Ram Temple construction dates to be announced this year: Sakshi

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June 26, 2017

Lucknow, Jun 26: BJP Lok Sabha member and firebrand saffron leader Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday said that Ram Temple construction dates would be declared this year.

“The dates for construction of Ram Temple will be declared in November this year... will be announced by the saints at a meeting,” Sakshi Maharaj told reporters in Unnao, his Lok Sabha constituency.

The saffron leader, who is known for his controversial remarks, said the discussion was in its “final stage”.

He said prominent saints from across the country were unanimous in their resolve to ensure that the temple construction take place at Ayodhya without further delay.

“No power on earth can stop the Ram Temple construction... the dates, once declared, will not be changed,” he said. The saffron party MP also said that besides the saints, a large number of Muslims were also in favour of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya.

Sakshi Maharaj had earlier said that there was no question of allowing the construction of the Babri mosque at the disputed site. “The people of the country want Ram Temple at Ayodhya, which is the birth place of Lord Rama,” he had said.

Muslim leaders here reacted sharply to Sakshi Maharaj’s remarks and said that such comments only undermined the authority of the judiciary. “The matter is pending in the Supreme Court... all sides are bound by the apex court verdict,” said a senior Muslim cleric here.

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Where is the proof that Ram was born there...

Arabs who gave u the name Hindu. check wiki, u should thank arabs..

Why Hindus are not Handsome as Muslims, This shows that Baby born as Muslims, and later if they chose hindu, they won't remain handsome.

Raees, Mangalore,
Yours is not a wise comment. Handsome or no handsome has nothing to do with the religion.
Remember, all are Bani Adam.

This man needs High level treatment.
these extremists will spoil and cut India into pieces and pieces.

Better guide or throw away from public talks

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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