1. Getting free VIP passes to Ram Mandir? A message promising users one's free-VIP entry into the Ayodhya Ram temple is doing round on WhatsApp. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp message that came with an "apk" file (Android Package) attached to it - named as Ram Janmabhoomi Grihsampark Abhiyan.apk".
Subsequently, the person is asked to install "Ram Janmabhoomi Grihsampark Abhiyan" to get VIP access. There might be times a person is asked to fill up a form to avail this opportunity. ALSO READ: Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration expected to generate ₹1 lakh crore of business: CAIT Now, no state government or temple trust members or any other official is involved in this case.
What installing these apk files can do? Clicking on them or installing them can help the scamster can steal one's personal data including passwords, personal messages, card numbers, contacts etc. This can also help the hacker to remotely control you mobile phones and know about your location. So how to get entry into Ram temple on January 22? Only individuals with valid invites or on government duty would be allowed to enter Ayodhya on January 22.
According to a Times of India report, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed authorities to ask local hotels to cancel advance bookings as far as possible and give preference to the invitees of the trust. After the consecration, the temple will be open for devotees to perform "Aarti" of the deity of Lord Ram. The free passes for the "Aarti" can be obtained offline and online.
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