Shiv Sena (UBT), in Saamana editorial, took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party administration ahead of Ayodhya Ram Mandir's consecration event. It questioned the government's commitment to developing the Ram Rajya model, accusing the impending celebration of becoming more political than spiritual, stated a report in ANI. 

According to the report, Saamana editorial, published on Monday, January 1, 2024, acknowledged the significance of the Ram Temple's inauguration while criticising the government for allegedly exploiting the event for political benefit.