Union Minister Giriraj Singh slammed All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President Badruddin Ajmal on Saturday for reportedly encouraging Muslims to stay at home between January 20 and 26, news agency ANI reported. Lambasting AIUDF Chief's remark, Singh stated: "BJP does not hate Muslims. We work with the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'. Former litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari has been invited for the 'consecration' ceremony of Ram temple and he will also participate in the prayers. People like Badruddin Ajmal, Owaisi spread hatred in society. BJP respect all religions."
During a public address, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President Badruddin Ajmal urged Muslims to stay at home between January 20 and 26, and to avoid travelling by train during the Ram temple consecration. "We will have to be cautious. Muslims should not travel by train from January 20 to January 25. The Ram idol will be placed in Ram Janmabhoomi, the entire world will witness this. Lakhs of people will come. BJP's plan is big," he stated.
He further added: "During this period, we should not travel by train and should stay at home. BJP is the biggest enemy of the Muslims. BJP is the enemy of our life, our faith, our Azaan."
The consecration ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya will take place on January 22. The gala ceremony will be attended by several VVIP visitors, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and celebrities.
PM Modi has visited Ayodhya and inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport as well as the renovated railway station.