Ayodhya 2.0 in Banaras? Judicial discourses and rituals of place in the making of Hindu majoritarianism

Lazzaretti, Vera

doi:10.1080/09584935.2023.2188173

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“…The destruction of the Babri Masjid disrupted this balance and had an impact that reverberated throughout history. The historical context is a storehouse of lessons that highlight the need for unity that respects India's diverse religions and cultures (Lazzaretti, 2023). The history of Ayodhya serves to remind us of the dangers of isolation and its beneficial effects on social relations.…”

Section: Babri Masjid: Modi's Ideology and India's Future -Navigating...mentioning

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Babari Masjid Chronicles: Modi’s Ideology not Embracing Ayodhya Spirit and India’s Future

Bukhari,

Khan,

Haq

2024

SCEP

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Introduction: After the Babri Masjid demolition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's treatment of Ayodhya’s was criticized for violating its unity tradition. Modi's politics emphasize inclusion over exclusion. Reconciliation initiatives are examined in Ram temple construction. The essay promotes discourse, harmony, and India's diversity, emphasizing the need for integration. Methodology: The study uses inductive qualitative research to examine Modi's ideology and its relationship to Ayodhya's symbolism of unity and diversity in India. Literary secondary sources including books, journals, and novel research help collect data. The study uses interpretive content analysis and is qualitative. The protagonist's psychological journey is explored using inductive inquiry. Results/ Findings: The analysis reveals The analysis indicates a notable discrepancy between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ideological stance and the historical essence of Ayodhya as a symbol of unity and pluralism. The necessity of reevaluating Modi's ideology vis-à-vis Ayodhya and its broader implications for India's future trajectory. The research emphasizes the importance of embracing inclusivity and dialogue to safeguard the nation's unity and diversity in the face of socio-political challenges. Modi's policies and decisions concerning Ayodhya, including his role in the Ram temple construction, come under scrutiny for their implications on India's socio-political landscape. Future Direction/ Implication: This study improves understanding of "Babri Masjid Chronicles: Modi’s Ideology Not Embracing Ayodhya Spirit and India’s Future" and opens the door to further research on socio-political narratives and their psychological roots in literature. This includes studying national identity, ideological disagreement, and cultural and religious pluralism in fictional and historical situations. This research inspires further study of literary discourse, socio-political ideologies, and Indian national identity and unity

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Section: Babri Masjid: Modi's Ideology and India's Future -Navigating...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The story unfolds in the backdrop of the Babri Masjid demolition and examines Modi's approach and interaction with the spirit of Ayodhya. As the situation unfolded, implications for India's future emerged as a central theme, encompassing both challenges and opportunities (Lazzaretti, & Jacobsen, 2024).…”

Section: Implication Of Future Of Indiamentioning

confidence: 99%