The attendance of Lal Krishna Advani, a veteran BJP leader who played a prominent role in the Ram Mandir movement in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is uncertain due to the extremely cold weather. The Ram Mandir trust had previously stated that Advani, along with his fellow party member Murli Manohar Joshi, is unlikely to attend the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony due to their age and health. The trust had requested them not to come considering their elder status, which was accepted by both individuals. However, a leader from the Vishva Hindu Parishad recently announced that Advani would indeed be present at the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. The VHP assured that all necessary arrangements and medical facilities will be provided for the veteran BJP leader. In the meantime, Ayodhya has been beautifully decorated with flowers, streetlights, and posters of Lord Ram in preparation for the grand ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the rituals in Ayodhya, and tight security measures have been implemented with the deployment of 13,000 forces, including anti-bomb squads and snipers. The NDRF has also set up a camp near the shrine of Ram Mandir. Traffic diversions have been put in place, and parking spaces have been arranged for over 20,000 vehicles.