21-Jan-2024 12:01 PM
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Mumbai, Jan 21 (Reporter) Shiv Sena (UBT) Party MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said Uddhav Thackeray has opted not to attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, despite receiving an invitation on the same day.
He would be in Nashik, visiting the birthplace of Veer Savarkar and participating in religious activities.
Notably, UBT Sena on Saturday, Chief received the invitation via speed post.
While Uddhav Thackeray will not be present at the Ayodhya event, he is scheduled to visit the birthplace of Veer Savarkar at Bhagur in rural Nashik. Additionally, he will perform aarti at the Shree Kalaram temple and at Goda Ghat in the evening, Raut told mediapersons.
Sanjay Raut highlighted the historical significance of Nashik, emphasising Balasaheb Thackeray's pivotal role in the Ram Mandir agitation. Nashik, associated with Lord Ram, holds a special place in the party's ethos.
Important resolutions are expected to be passed during the party's convention in Nashik on January 23, marking the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
On January 23, coinciding with Balasaheb Thackeray's birth anniversary, Shiv Sena (UBT) plans to launch its political campaign with a camp and rally in Nashik.
Uddhav Thackeray will visit the Kala Ram temple in Panchavati, known as Lord Ram's residence during his exile.
"I am a Ram bhakt, a Desh bhakt, and not an Andh bhakt. The construction of Ram Temple was my father's dream," Uddhav said as he announced his party's plan on January 22. Uddhav will be offering prayers at Nashik's Kalaram Temple on January 22, at the same time PM Modi will be inaugurating the Ram Temple...////...