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Mumbai: The upcoming consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has sparked controversy as Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor officially received invitations to attend the event. The move comes amid ongoing criticism of Kapoor for his dietary choices, particularly being labeled a beef-eater.

Ranbir Kapoor has faced scrutiny and calls for boycott from the right-wing Hindutva ecosystem due to his admission of being a beef-eater in an old interview. The controversy had escalated during the release of his movie "Brahmastra," with Hindutva campaigners calling for a boycott.

During the boycott campaign for his film Brahmastra, the right-wing users had labelled Ranbir as “big beef guy’ (a reference to what Ranbir said in the interview “I am a big beef guy”).

The recent invitation to the ceremony has further fueled discontent within the right-wing community, questioning the decision to invite Kapoor and his wife, Alia Bhatt, to the religious event. Some critics have raised objections to Alia Bhatt's inclusion, citing her father's perceived stance as "anti-Hindu."

According to a statement from producer Mahaveer Jain, both actors are set to attend the ceremony scheduled for January 22. The statement highlighted that representatives from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) extended the invitation during a meeting with the actors.

The controversy surrounding the invitation adds a layer of tension to the much-anticipated Ram temple consecration ceremony. Despite the objections, other Bollywood personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol, Prabhas, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, and Akshay Kumar, are also expected to be present at the event, as per sources.

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Udupi: The State will submit a Rs 850 crore proposal to the Union government for the overall development of the Malpe fishing harbour, Karnataka Minister Mankal S. Vaidya announced while laying the foundation stone for a Rs 12.52 crore modernisation project of the harbour under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

“If the Union government does not consider the proposal, the State government will finance the proposed project,” The Hindu quoted Vaidya, state's Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Water Transport, as saying.

Vaidya noted that Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules continue to hinder coastal development in Karnataka, preventing the implementation of projects worth Rs 2,034 crore. He stressed the need for CRZ norms in the state to be aligned with those in other states, where such regulations do not pose a barrier to coastal infrastructure and development initiatives.

Speaking at the event, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary said the PMMSY has revitalised the fisheries sector, enabling the implementation of several projects that benefit fishing communities nationwide. He urged the state government to prioritise dredging of estuaries and upgrading fisheries jetties to ensure year-round navigability and the safety of fishing vessels.

The Rs 12.52 crore modernisation project will focus on enhancing sanitation and water supply at the harbour, upgrading fish handling capacity, and strengthening security at the port, The Hindu quoted fisheries and ports officials as saying.

A reliable water supply and improved handling facilities are expected to speed up auctions and vessel turnarounds, while upgraded wastewater systems will help tackle long-standing issues of odour and contamination at the harbour.

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