‘Ram temple is for everyone’
nLUCKNOW:UTTAR Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has been personally monitoring the arrangements for Wednesday’s ceremony in Ayodhya. In a telephone interview, Adityanath said the event was a “dream come true.” Edited excerpts
I am overjoyed, our five-century-long struggle and wait is going to end --all because of the perseverance and reverence of the devotees. I am also elated, euphoric for tomorrow’s bhoomi pujan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It’s a dream come true and an exceptionally emotional moment for us. community, something which the Prime Minister has displayed in his functioning during the last six years.whosoever has faith in Ram would come and contribute. I don’t foresee any tension or disturbance. The people were misguided, but now with the installation of BJP {Bharatiya Janata Party} governments at the Centre and in the state, communal harmony prevails. This was clearly reflected at the time of the apex court judgement (in November 2019 in favour of a Ram temple) . Peace prevailed. Even the opposition has realised that the issue was resolved after years of litigation. Nonetheless, law and order has been my government’s priority and it will be maintained. government has not organised tomorrow’s function. It has been organised under the aegis of the trust. They have sent the invites, made arrangements and are accepting donations in a fair and transparent manner. The state is only taking care of security and is engaged in developing the area as a modern and aspiring city while retaining its ancient glory and traditions. The locals know the resolve of both the Centre and state to transform the holy city as a unique pilgrim centre.
Because of the pandemic and their age , they were advised to watch it live on [television] channels.
According to the saints, this was the auspicious time. But we are abiding by the pandemic protocol from the very beginning, social distancing will be maintained and it will be followed in the future also.
It is for the trust to decide.
After continuous and severe drubbing by the people, the opposition has perhaps woken up to the fact that remaining in conflict with the cause of a Ram temple in Ayodhya will further jeopardise their prospects in future polls. Hence, they are in a silent mode. Anyway, Ram temple is for all.