{"id":2443,"date":"2024-06-11T04:06:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T04:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapusangam.com\/WP\/?p=2443"},"modified":"2024-06-11T04:06:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T04:06:37","slug":"unexpected-rise-in-ayodhya-pilgrimages-after-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapusangam.com\/WP\/unexpected-rise-in-ayodhya-pilgrimages-after-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Unexpected Rise in Ayodhya Pilgrimages After Election"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Before the election results were announced, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya attracted an average of 100,000 to 150,000 pilgrims daily. However, following the BJP\u2019s unexpected defeat in Ayodhya, there has been a significant decline in the number of devotees visiting the temple. BJP supporters, dismayed by the outcome of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, have voiced their frustration towards the residents of Ayodhya.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the BJP\u2019s numerous contributions to the region, including the construction of a grand Ram temple, the establishment of an airport, and efforts to transform Ayodhya into a modern tourist destination, the local populace chose not to elect a BJP candidate as their parliamentary representative. Accusations of ingratitude have been rampant among BJP supporters, who feel betrayed by the people of Ayodhya. They argue that the rejection is undeserved, given the BJP\u2019s investments in the city.<\/p>\n

Some extreme voices have gone as far as cursing the residents, particularly targeting Ayodhyawasi Hindus, accusing them of failing in their duty and labeling them as traitors. This backlash has manifested in a concerning trend post-election. The number of visitors to Ayodhya has dropped significantly, severely impacting local livelihoods. For instance, e-rickshaw drivers, who previously earned Rs 700-800 daily, now see their earnings reduced to around Rs 250.<\/p>\n

This decline in pilgrim numbers not only affects the local economy but also casts a shadow over the city\u2019s future as a major religious and tourist hub. The situation highlights the complex interplay between politics and religion in India, as well as the tangible impact of electoral outcomes on local communities. The frustration and anger among BJP supporters underscore the deep emotional and political investments tied to Ayodhya, a city of immense cultural and religious significance.Read more..<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before the election results were announced, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya attracted an average of 100,000 to 150,000 pilgrims […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2444,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t