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UP CM Yogi Adityanath praises PM Modi’s leadership for transforming Ayodhya, highlights key milestones of Ram Temple development, and calls for preserving the city’s heritage and infrastructure.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53
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Ayodhya has transformed under PM Modi's leadership in last decade: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the situation in Ayodhya has transformed over the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He stated that the temple town had earlier turned into a "hotbed of unrest and conflict" driven by personal interests and religious fanaticism.

Adityanath was accompanied by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who hoisted a flag at the Annapurna temple in the Ram Mandir complex and joined prayers on the occasion of the second anniversary of Pran Pratishtha.

The chief minister lauded Singh for his active role in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement and said the consecration of Ram Lalla at the temple after nearly 500 years was a moment of pride and emotional fulfilment for the entire nation.

Addressing a religious gathering in Ayodhya, Adityanath noted that Singh, who had been closely associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement while holding various responsibilities in the state government and organisation, appeared visibly emotional during the flag hoisting ceremony at the Annapurna temple on Pratishtha Dwadashi.

The chief minister recalled that Ayodhya witnessed several phases of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement after Independence and alleged that due to appeasement politics and religious fanaticism, the city was once a centre of unrest and conflict. He said the situation changed decisively over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.

"Ayodhya's very name suggests that no war has ever taken place there as no enemy could ever stand against its valour, might and glory," said Adityanath. "However, some people, driven by their personal interests, religious fanaticism and the despicable politics of appeasement, turned Ayodhya into a hotbed of unrest and conflict."

He added, "Yet, it is this same Ayodhya that, under the successful leadership of the country's esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past 11 years, has witnessed three significant events that can never be forgotten."

Adityanath highlighted three landmark events: August 5, 2020, when Modi became the first prime minister to visit Ayodhya and perform the 'bhoomi pujan' of the Ram temple; the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, led by Modi; and the hoisting of the saffron flag atop the temple's main spire on November 25 this year. He said the flag hoisting sent a strong message that Sanatan Dharma stood above all and would continue to guide the nation's spiritual consciousness.

Recalling past terror threats to Ayodhya, Adityanath said the city was now secure due to strong policing and divine grace. He referred to the foiling of a terror attack in 2005 and praised security forces for safeguarding the holy town.

Adityanath said Ayodhya had undergone a remarkable transformation, with over 45 crore devotees visiting the city in the past five years. He contrasted this with earlier years, when basic amenities such as electricity, water, sanitation, roads, and security were lacking and religious expressions often led to arrests. He said Ayodhya had now emerged as India's first solar city and was equipped with modern infrastructure, including an international airport, improved connectivity, and enhanced civic facilities.

Calling for collective responsibility, the chief minister said efforts must continue to preserve the divinity and grandeur of Ayodhya for generations to come. He linked this vision to the goal of a developed India as the country approaches 100 years of Independence, urging people to move forward while protecting cultural heritage.

Adityanath concluded by extending greetings for the coming year and wished peace, prosperity, and well-being for all.

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