Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that he will not be attending the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. Instead, he plans to organize a trip for his cabinet members, MLAs, and Lok Sabha MPs from the state to visit the Ram Temple for 'darshan' later.

Speaking to reporters during the Tata Marathon in Mumbai, Shinde emphasized the significance of the temple to their faith and pride.