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Amit Shah Honors Ashok Singhal’s Birth Centenary in Delhi

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Amit Shah paid tribute to Ashok Singhal at his birth-centenary in New Delhi on September 27, 2026.
Shah highlighted Singhal’s austere lifestyle, noting he lived in a 20-square-foot space that served as kitchen and toilet.
Shah recalled Singhal’s injury during a police lathi charge, describing him wiping blood with a gamchha.
Shah said Modi’s 2014 premiership removed obstacles, allowing Ayodhya Ram Temple construction to finish within five years without bloodshed.

History

Historical Context

The 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, which sparked nationwide riots, marked a turning point for Hindu nationalist politics. The Bharatiya Janata Party, then holding 120 parliamentary seats, leveraged the event to double its vote share to 18% in the 1996 elections. Today, Amit Shah’s tribute to Ashok Singhal echoes that legacy, crediting Modi’s 2014 premiership for completing the Ayodhya Ram Temple without bloodshed. The episode reinforces the BJP’s narrative of cultural restoration, prompting further consolidation of Hindu nationalist influence across Indian state institutions.

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Story summary

Amit Shah paid tribute to Ashok Singhal at his birth-centenary in New Delhi on September 27, 2026.
Shah highlighted Singhal’s austere lifestyle, noting he lived in a 20-square-foot space that served as kitchen and toilet.
Shah recalled Singhal’s injury during a police lathi charge, describing him wiping blood with a gamchha.
Shah said Modi’s 2014 premiership removed obstacles, allowing Ayodhya Ram Temple construction to finish within five years without bloodshed.

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