“Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Family members of 58 karsevaks who were killed in Godhra massacre invited for Pran Pratishta”, Organiser, January 21, 2024:
“The Godhra incident, a tragic chapter in India’s history, occurred on February 27, 2002, when a train carrying Karsevaks was set on fire at the Godhra railway station in Gujarat. The attack resulted in the loss of 58 lives, as the train compartment was engulfed in flames. The karsevaks were on their way back from Ayodhya after participating in activities related to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
The decision to invite the family members of these Karsevaks for the Pran Pratishta ceremony is seen as a gesture of remembrance, respect, and acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by these individuals for the cause they believed in. The families, who have carried the memories of their loved ones for over two decades, will now have an opportunity to be present at the historic moment when the Ram Mandir is consecrated.
The invitation extends beyond a religious ceremony; it carries the weight of historical significance and the collective memory of a nation. It symbolises the resilience and strength of those who, despite facing tragedy, remain connected to their faith and the larger cultural and religious narrative of the country….”
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