It is the greatest political spectacle of post-independent India -- the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.True it may be an architectural marvel that will be included in pilgrimage circuit. It will boost the economy and prospects of UP, where vast majority have been living in abject poverty. But no sign of Ashok Singal, Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, architects of the movement who seem to be content as 'margdarshak' in absentia with lame excuses. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the architect of the ceremony which spiritual leaders have abstained from citing ceremony advanced before completion of the temple.The political aspect has overshadowed the religious rituals and is the the main reason why people stayed away. The cameras were turned on prominent film stars, select sports persons and industrialists to highlight the popularity of participation. The PM sprinkling flower petals rivalled the helicopter showers. The crowning glory as expected and foretold was announcement immediately after inauguration, of tentative date for General elections on April 16, 2024. God save India and democracy with freedom, liberty and fraternity. The next fear would be changes to the Constitution with brute majority and mow down paltry opposition and feeble voices of dissent.
