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Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: “The greatest disease is not TB or leprosy, it is being…” – her timeless words on loneliness, love and human connection NEW DELHI: The Samajwadi Party has sent a legal notice to Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey after he linked Ramshankar alias Tinnu Yadav — one of the eight accused arrested in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case — with former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.Samajwadi Adhivakta Sabha president Krishna Kanhaiya Pal told news agency PTI that a legal notice for “defamation, character assassination and publication of malicious content” against SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has been sent to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.”You, noticee (Nishikant Dubey), have shared such defamatory contents/remarks to intentionally cause hatred towards the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav ji, thereby directly inciting hatred against the Samajwadi Party, hence seditious in nature,” the notice reads.Pal demanded that Dubey publish an apology “in favour” of the SP and Akhilesh Yadav within two weeks.The controversy erupted after Dubey alleged a connection between Akhilesh and Tinnu, asking, “Was Tinnu talking to Tipu?”Dubey also reshared an X post by Saravanaprasad Balasubramanian, which said, “The alleged contact between Ramshankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav has made the Ram Temple donation theft case even more sensational.””According to police investigation and mobile call detail record analysis, Tinnu Yadav was reportedly in regular contact with Akhilesh Yadav, speaking with him once or twice almost daily. The records also reportedly show that just one day before his arrest, Tinnu Yadav spoke with Akhilesh Yadav three times over the phone,” the post said.It further claimed that Tinnu Yadav, a tempo driver by profession, had allegedly gained the trust of the Ram Temple authorities by posing as a VHP worker and was entrusted with collecting and counting devotees’ donations.”If these reported phone contacts are accurate, the nature and purpose of this communication deserve a thorough and impartial investigation. Why they were in such frequent contact is a serious question that investigators should examine carefully,” Balasubramanian wrote on X.SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday threatened legal action against Dubey over the social media post on Ramshankar.In an X post, Akhilesh Yadav warned that a police complaint would be filed if Dubey did not immediately delete the “false” post.”Respecting the dignity of Lord Ram, social decorum, civility and parliamentary traditions, we give the BJP MP 10 minutes to delete this false post. Otherwise, an FIR will be lodged against him immediately,” Yadav wrote, tagging Dubey.Reacting to the notice, Dubey said in a post on X in Hindi on Tuesday, “Akhilesh ji, lawyers like this are bringing you into disrepute. If you have been defamed, the legal notice would naturally have to come from you. That is what the law says. I was a member of the committee that drafted this law, so I am informed about it.”What state have you got yourself into? Why don’t you take something? At the very least, take a Vicks tablet.”Pal rebutted Dubey, pointing to Point 13 of the defamation notice: “That after the defamatory, derogatory, offensive and casteist remarks shared by you (noticee) from your verified X account, my image has been lowered in the eyes of the general public.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple in Indonesia on Wednesday, the visit will signify a broader diplomatic approach that has increasingly placed India’s shared civilisational heritage at the centre of its engagement with Asia.Over the past 12 years, the Modi government has backed the restoration and conservation of ancient temples, archaeological sites and cultural landmarks across several countries, using heritage as a pillar of India’s soft power and regional diplomacy.From Southeast Asia to the Gulf, India has supported the preservation of monuments that reflect centuries-old cultural, religious and civilisational links. Many of these projects have been undertaken through grant assistance, archaeological cooperation and bilateral agreements, reinforcing ties with partner countries while safeguarding shared heritage.One of the earliest initiatives came in Vietnam, where India signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2014 to restore the UNESCO-listed Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. Once the spiritual centre of the ancient Champa Kingdom, the Shaivite temple complex is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most significant Hindu heritage sites. The Archaeological Survey of India led the conservation work under the bilateral agreement.In Myanmar, India signed an MoU in 2017 to restore monuments damaged by the 2016 earthquake in the UNESCO-listed Bagan Archaeological Zone. The restoration included 12 historic pagodas and the iconic Ananda Temple, one of Myanmar’s most revered Buddhist monuments.Following the devastating 2015 earthquake in Nepal, India launched one of its largest heritage conservation initiatives abroad. Under a US$50 million reconstruction package, restoration work was undertaken at 28 cultural heritage sites, including the historic Seto Machhindranath Temple and the Budhanilkantha Temple Dharamshala.India has also played a major role in conserving Cambodia’s Angkor heritage complex. From 2022 onwards, conservation work expanded across key monuments, including Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear, helping preserve one of the world’s greatest centres of Hindu civilisation outside India.In Laos, India completed restoration work at the UNESCO-listed Vat Phou Temple in 2024. The nearly 1,000-year-old Shiva temple remains one of the oldest surviving symbols of Sanatan civilisation in Southeast Asia.The Modi government also extended cultural cooperation to Bangladesh, where India assisted in rebuilding the historic Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka, destroyed during Pakistan’s Operation Searchlight in 1971. The temple was inaugurated in 2021, marking the restoration of one of Bangladesh’s most significant Hindu shrines.India also financed the reconstruction of the nearly 300-year-old Joy Kali Mata Temple in Natore through grant assistance. Restoration support was further extended to the Anandomoyee Kali Mata Mandir and the Ramakrishna Temple, helping preserve important centres of Hindu faith in Bangladesh.In Sri Lanka, India signed an agreement in 2015 to restore the historic Thiruketheeswaram Temple, one of the island nation’s five ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Lord Shiva. The project was undertaken through grant assistance amounting to LKR 326 million.During his landmark visit to Bahrain in 2019, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the redevelopment of the 200-year-old Shreenathji Temple in Manama. The US$4.2 million project preserved one of the Gulf region’s oldest Hindu temples and reflected India’s growing cultural engagement beyond South Asia.Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Prambanan Temple in Indonesia now adds another chapter to this broader civilisational outreach. Although Prambanan itself was not restored by India, the visit highlights New Delhi’s growing emphasis on strengthening diplomatic ties through shared history, culture and heritage.Over the past decade, heritage conservation has emerged as an important dimension of India’s foreign policy, complementing strategic, economic and security partnerships. By restoring temples and historical monuments across Asia, India has sought to reinforce centuries-old civilisational links while deepening goodwill and cultural cooperation with partner countries.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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