On December 6, 1992, Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was razed down by a mob of thousands, mainly karsevaks. Over 1,000 people were killed in the post-demolition communal riots—one of the worst India witnessed since its independence in 1947. More than 30 years later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now close to fulfilling his decade-old election promise. After a long legal battle, the Ram Temple will be open for devotees after a grand inauguration ceremony to take place on January 22, 2024. Incidentally, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be held a few months later.