Lord Ram central figure of Dalit faith: Nirmal
Ambedkar Mahasabha donates a silver brick for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
LUCKNOW : The Ambedkar Mahasabha donated a silver brick for construction of Ram Mandir at an event organised at Karsevakpuram in Ayodhya on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, Lalji Nirmal, chairman, Uttar Pradesh Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation, along with five members of the Ambedkar Mahasabha, reached Karsevakpuram, Ayodhya.
“Lord Ram is the central figure of Dalit faith. He was the first one to honour Dalit and connect them with the mainstream of the society,” said Lalji Nirmal, who is also the president of the Ambedkar Mahasabha.
Dr Anil Mishra, member of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust, welcomed the delegation which also later paid obeisance to Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi. On the occasion, Nirmal also issued an appeal to Dalits to contribute to the construction of the Ram Mandir.
Amarnath Prajapati, secretary, Ambedkar Mahasabha, said: “Dalits are happy with the construction of Ram Mandir. They are also contributing to the construction work of the temple.”
“Around 400 kg of silver has been donated till date for Ram Mandir. There is no space left in bank lockers to keep this silver,” said Dr Anil Mishra.
On the ongoing foundation work of Ram Mandir, Mishra said: “Around nine metre of digging has been carried out till date. We are hopeful that in the next 70 days, digging work for Ram Mandir’s foundation will be over.”
“The foundation work will be reviewed by the end of next month and thereafter filling work will start,” he added. Mishra also said Rs 29 crore ‘composition advance’ for construction material had been made to Larsen and Toubro. It is carrying out construction work without charging any fee.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad launched a nationwide 44-day fundraising campaign for the construction of Ram Mandir, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Ram Mandir Nidhi Samarpan Abhiyan, on January 15. It will continue till February 27.
President Ram Nath Kovind was the first one to contribute for Ram Mandir. The President, in his personal capacity, donated Rs 5 lakh on behalf of his family members.