Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

What was the starting and end point of the Rathyatra organized by the BJP in 1990 in order to generate public support for the Ayodhya dispute?

Options:

From Ayodhya in UP to Somnath in Gujarat.

From Somnath in Gujarat to Ayodhya in Bihar.

From Somnath in Gujarat to Ayodhya in UP.

From Somnath in Orissa to Ayodhya in UP.

Correct Answer:

From Somnath in Gujarat to Ayodhya in UP.

Explanation:

Upon the opening of the Babri Masjid's locks, an upsurge in mobilization commenced on both sides of the divide. Multiple Hindu and Muslim organizations endeavored to rally their respective communities around this issue. Surprisingly, what initially appeared to be a local dispute quickly escalated into a matter of national significance, stoking communal tensions. The BJP seized upon this matter, making it a central theme in its electoral and political endeavors. Collaborating with entities such as the RSS and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), the BJP orchestrated a series of symbolic and mobilization-driven initiatives. This widespread mobilization fueled a charged atmosphere and gave rise to numerous instances of communal violence. In a bid to garner public backing, the BJP embarked on a large-scale march named the Rathyatra, commencing from Somnath in Gujarat and culminating in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.