NEW DELHI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been invited to attend the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22, 2024. The invitation was prolonged to the Janata Dal-United chief by Kameshwar Chaupal, a trustee of the Ram Temple, amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the visitor listing. Chaupal revealed that that they had visited Nitish Kumar with out prior intimation, resulting in a missed assembly alternative. Nevertheless, a proper letter has now been dispatched to the Chief Minister, looking for permission for a gathering to increase the invitation personally.
“Yesterday we had gone to fulfill him. We had not given prior info that we might be coming, so he left for some programme. Right this moment we now have despatched him a letter (for an appointment) and after getting permission, we are going to meet him and invite him,” Chaupal acknowledged.
Restricted Visitor Listing For Jan 22 Occasion
The Ram Temple Belief has opted for a restricted visitor listing as a consequence of safety constraints, inflicting a stir in political circles. The belief has explicitly excluded chief ministers and governors of states from the invitation listing. Nevertheless, leaders of all main nationwide events have been included within the prestigious occasion.
Leaders Specific Displeasure Over Exclusion
The choice to restrict the visitor listing has triggered dissatisfaction amongst a number of prime political figures who anticipated to obtain invites. The exclusion of a number of chief ministers and governors is attributed to the challenges in implementing stringent safety measures for high-profile dignitaries.
Nitish Kumar’s Current Management Position
In a separate growth, Nitish Kumar lately assumed the function of President of Janata Dal (United) after Rajeev Ranjan Singh, also called Lalan Singh, stepped down from the place. This provides one other layer of significance to Nitish Kumar’s potential presence on the Ayodhya occasion, contemplating his newfound management duties.
