As the sadhus talked about Ram temple construction, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general-secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi has announced that the Ram temple will be constructed in Ayodhya by 2025. Speaking at an event organised during the Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, Joshi (who is in the second command in RSS, after Mohan Bhagwat) said, "Just like it happened in 1952, with the construction of the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, the country's growth will also speed up after the construction of the Ram mandir in Ayodhya by 2025."

Joshi's remark was contrary to the statement made by Mohan Bhagwat, who demanded that the Narendra Modi government should pass a law for the construction of ram temple in Ayodhya. Bhagwat also said that the delay in the decision to be taken by the Supreme Court on the matter will only lead to injustice.

Speaking to India Today TV about Bhagwat's remarks, Joshi said, "I had said that the construction of the temple in Ayodhya will be completed by 2025. We want the Supreme Court to settle the Ayodhya dispute as soon as possible so that the sentiments of the people from the Hindu community are not hurt; and also be respected."

Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, president of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International, said, "Bhagwat's statement was misinterpreted. The RSS leader wanted to say that 'any grand structure takes time to get constructed' and that is why the construction of the Ram mandir will possibly get done in six years. We have always been in favour of a law for the temple, but even if it is pushed by the Narendra Modi government, those opposing the move will again approach the apex court."

"We have called a two-day dharm sansad in Prayagraj, starting from January 31. Sadhus from across the country will take part in the event and a decision on the Ram temple issue will be taken. We will follow that decision," added Kokje.

While speaking to India Today TV, BJP leader Syed Shahanwaz Hussain, said, "We all believe that the construction of the Ram temple will take place in Ayodhya soon. The matter is pending in the Supreme Court and we hope that a decision on the issue will be taken soon. PM Modi has said that the mandir must be built within the legal framework."