Ayodhya Seer Mahant Raju Das Asserts Babri Masjid Will Never Be Reconstructed on Indian Soil

A fresh controversy has erupted in the holy city of Ayodhya following a fiery statement made by Mahant Raju Das the prominent priest of the Hanuman Garhi temple. Known for his outspoken and often aggressive stance on religious issues the Mahant has publicly declared that the construction of the Babri Masjid will never be allowed to happen again within the country. His statement comes at a time when discussions regarding religious sites and historical grievances remain a sensitive topic in Uttar Pradesh and the nation at large. Raju Das emphatically stated that the chapter of the Babri Masjid is closed forever and any attempts or discussions to revive it would be met with staunch resistance from the Hindu community.Going beyond the issue of the mosque the Mahant issued a provocative call to action regarding the presence of what he termed as the tombs of invaders. He urged his followers and the wider society to identify and uproot the graves and tombs of historical figures who he believes were foreign aggressors and oppressors of Indian culture. In his view these structures stand as symbols of slavery and past subjugation and he argued that a self respecting nation should not host monuments that glorify those who attacked its heritage. This rhetoric aligns with a growing narrative among certain right wing groups that advocate for the reclamation of cultural identity by removing symbols attributed to Mughal or other Islamic rulers.The statement is likely to trigger significant political and social reactions as opposition parties and minority community leaders often view such rhetoric as divisive and a threat to communal harmony. Mahant Raju Das has frequently made headlines for his involvement in debates concerning the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi and the Shahi Idgah in Mathura often supporting the claims of Hindu petitioners. By targeting the tombs of invaders he has opened a new front in the ideological battle over history and memory. The administration in Ayodhya remains vigilant as such statements have the potential to escalate tensions although the Mahant maintains that his words reflect the sentiments of millions of Sanatan Dharma followers who wish to see a complete cultural renaissance in India.