India's Shift Towards Hindu Nationalism Marked by Inauguration of Controversial Ram Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration of the new Ram temple in Ayodhya signals the unofficial start of his re-election campaign amid warnings of an erosion of Indian democracy.
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking a significant moment in the country's shift towards Hindu nationalism.
- The temple, built on the site of a mosque destroyed by Hindu nationalists in 1992, has been a source of controversy and was the cause of religious riots that resulted in the deaths of 2,000 people, mostly Muslims.
- The inauguration is seen as the unofficial start of Modi's re-election campaign, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking a third consecutive term in power.
- Observers note that the temple's opening could contribute to Delhi's soft power projection in parts of Southeast Asia, where Hinduism and Buddhism have historical influences.
- Progressive International warns that the temple's inauguration signals an erosion of Indian democracy and a move towards 'full-fledged fascism', calling on global progressive forces to stand vigilant ahead of India's general elections in April.
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