India, Sanatan civilisation to flourish so long as PM Modi is...

Key Highlights

• The prime minister on Monday hailed the Somnath temple in Gujarat, which was rebuilt after repeated attacks by foreign invaders, as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of Indian civilisation.
• In a blogpost to mark 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath temple, he said, “There can be no better example of our civilisation’s indomitable spirit than Somnath, which stands gloriously, overcoming odds and struggle.” Modi also took a swipe at then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying the opening of the temple in 1951 did not enthuse him.
• Hailing Modi’s blogpost, Swami Avadheshanand Giri, who is Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhada, said in a post on X, “Respected Prime Minister, your article reminds us that Somnath is not merely a pilgrimage site but a symbol of India’s soul.” The faith and dedication, which raised the temple again amidst the repeated assaults from time to time, is the reflection of “indomitable courage of our civilisation”, he said.
• “Your (PM Modi’s) article will prove to be a powerful medium for awakening historical consciousness and national pride in the coming generations,” he said.
• Juna Akhada spokesperson Swami Narayan Giri hailed Modi’s contributions in conservation and upkeep of various temples in the country, referring to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath redevelopment project among others.