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Vice President Radhakrishnan says Ram temple movement drives India’s and Uttar Pradesh’s progress
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:21 AM
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Vice President Radhakrishnan linked the Ram temple movement to the overall development of the nation and Uttar Pradesh, stating it has been a catalyst for socio‑economic growth.
New Delhi – In a recent interview, Vice President Radhakrishnan asserted that the Ram temple movement has been a driving force behind the country’s and Uttar Pradesh’s recent advancements. He highlighted that the movement’s emphasis on cultural unity and national pride has spurred investments in infrastructure, education and tourism across the state.
The vice president noted that the momentum generated by the temple’s construction has encouraged both public and private sectors to launch development projects, citing improvements in road connectivity and increased pilgrim influx as tangible outcomes. He added that the sense of collective purpose fostered by the movement has also contributed to social cohesion.
Radhakrishnan’s remarks come at a time when Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a surge in economic indicators, with higher growth rates reported in recent state budgets. While he refrained from providing detailed statistics, he emphasized that the cultural revival associated with the Ram temple is complementing policy initiatives aimed at boosting the region’s prosperity.
The statement, published by ThePrint, reflects the vice president’s broader view that cultural and religious initiatives can play a significant role in nation‑building, especially when aligned with development goals.
The vice president noted that the momentum generated by the temple’s construction has encouraged both public and private sectors to launch development projects, citing improvements in road connectivity and increased pilgrim influx as tangible outcomes. He added that the sense of collective purpose fostered by the movement has also contributed to social cohesion.
Radhakrishnan’s remarks come at a time when Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a surge in economic indicators, with higher growth rates reported in recent state budgets. While he refrained from providing detailed statistics, he emphasized that the cultural revival associated with the Ram temple is complementing policy initiatives aimed at boosting the region’s prosperity.
The statement, published by ThePrint, reflects the vice president’s broader view that cultural and religious initiatives can play a significant role in nation‑building, especially when aligned with development goals.