BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi has said that only those "called by Lord Ram" will attend. CPI(M) leaders, Sitaram Yechury and Brinda Karat, decline the invites, citing concerns over political interference in religious affairs. Yechury emphasizes the state-sponsored nature of the event, conflicting with constitutional principles. Opposition leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, receive invitations, with the Congress yet to confirm attendance.
