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Consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya a boost for Modi’s re-election campaign: Analysts
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the opening of the grand temple of the Hindu god Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, on Jan 22, 2024.
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NEW DELHI – The consecration of the temple for Lord Ram in Ayodhya will bolster Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image as a strong nationalist leader who fulfils the aspirations of India’s majority Hindus, giving his 2024 re-election campaign a boost, said political analysts.
Mr Modi is already seen as the front runner in the upcoming general election, due before May, as he seeks a third consecutive term in power.
