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Ashok Singhal’s Role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement

Ashok Singhal’s Role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement
Ashok Singhal's legacy and role in Ram Janmabhoomi movement · indianexpress.com

Ashok Singhal studied engineering but chose to work for society instead of pursuing a personal career.

He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and became an organiser.

Later, he took on responsibilities in the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

He helped organise events and campaigns connected with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

The article says these efforts brought many people together and raised awareness.

It also describes his work promoting social harmony and other causes.

Singhal died before the temple was completed.

The article says the movement reached a milestone when Ram Lalla’s consecration took place on January 22, 2024.

Key facts

Education
Studied engineering in metallurgy at Banaras Hindu University.
Organisations
Worked as a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak and took responsibility for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
Movement initiatives
The article names the Ram-Janki Rath Yatra, Shila Pujan, Charan-Paduka Pujan and Ramjyoti.
Foundation-stone ceremony
The article dates it to November 9, 1989, and names Kameshwar Chaupal as laying the foundation stone.
Consecration
The article gives January 22, 2024, as the date of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha.
Other areas of work
The article mentions Ram Setu protection, the Amarnath Yatra, cattle conservation and social harmony.

Quotes

Ashok Singhal

RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement

“This is the work of Ram ji. Ram ji Himself will take care of this work.”
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