Reporters Without Orders

Reporters Without Orders Ep 305: Changing Ayodhya, Agnipath protests, Ujjain ‘spitting’ case

Jan 20, 2024

Independent journalists Shweta Desai and Kashif Kakvi, along with Newslaundry journalist Basant Kumar, join host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit to discuss interesting topics. They touch upon Ayodhya's redevelopment, locals' fear and excitement over the Ram Mandir project, tension between Ramanandi akharas and the temple trust, false cases in Madhya Pradesh, and the negative impact of the Agnipath Yojna. Tune in for an engaging conversation!

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Kashif Kakvi

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Despite excitement over the Ram Temple, locals in Ayodhya have concerns about inadequate compensation and fears of eviction from the city.

The conflict between the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Temple Trust over control of the temple dates back to the 1850s and poses challenges in gaining support from the local religious community.

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The mood in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

The reporter visited Ayodhya one month before the Ram Temple inauguration and observed a buzz of development, including demolitions of houses and beautification projects inspired by Hindu symbols. Despite the excitement surrounding the temple, there is also discontentment among locals due to inadequate compensation and fears of eviction from Ayodhya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is seen as the main beneficiary of the temple agitation, with their growing presence and headquarters in the city.

Origin of land ownership in the area

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Leadership

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Introduction

2min

The Beautification of Ayodhya

22min

Understanding the Politics of Politics

8min

Exploring a Public Reading Researcher's Insights on Language and Culture

2min

Muslim team gets bail after 151 days in MP case

21min

Recommendations for Understanding the Historical Background of the Ayodhya Conflict

5min

Discussion on an Interesting Book and News Story on Substandard Drugs in Delhi Government Hospitals

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This week, host Shivnarayan Rajpurohit is joined by Newslaundry’s Basant Kumar and Avdhesh Kumar along with independent journalists Shweta Desai and Kashif Kakvi.

Shweta was in Ayodhya to report on locals’ fear and excitement over the Ram Mandir project. She says they’re happy it’s being built but are worried about the city’s ‘redevelopment’ wrecking their homes and livelihoods. She also explains why there’s tension between Ramanandi akharas and the temple trust.

Basant spoke to youths in the temple town for their views on the BJP and Ram Mandir, and also visited the site of the proposed mosque – to find nothing there.

Away from the Ayodhya mayhem, Kashif reported on the release of a Muslim teenager in Ujjain, five months after he was jailed for purportedly ‘spitting’ on a Hindu procession. He says there was no evidence and hostile witnesses, but the administration had bulldozed the accused’s home anyway.

Finally, Avdhesh talks about why students were protesting at Jantar Mantar and why they’re upset with the government’s Agnipath scheme.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:34 - Ayodhya’s redevelopment

00:11:06 - Battle to control the temple

00:19:53 - Land acquisition in Ayodhya

00:34:31 - False cases in Madhya Pradesh

00:49:57 - Negative impact of Agnipath Yojna

00:53:53 - Recommendations

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