Chief minister Yogi Adityanath feeds a cow in Ayodhya on Wednesday
He said those who opposed the temple later pursued legal challenges against it, but failed in their efforts due to the determination of devotees and the spiritual strength of the saint community.
Addressing a traditional Deepawali Milan programme at Karsevakpuram, Yogi said that despite being a major centre of faith for millions of devotees, Ayodhya had remained neglected for decades. He said the city had witnessed unprecedented development following the construction of the Ram Temple, drawing pilgrims and visitors from across India and abroad. Recalling the Ram Temple movement, the CM said devotees and saints remained steadfast in their resolve despite prolonged opposition.
He urged residents of the temple town to counter the opposition’s false narrative surrounding Ayodhya’s development.
The CM said attempts were being made to disrupt the city’s unity and development, and called for exposing narrow vote-bank politics. “We have to preserve the dignity and sanctity of Ayodhya.
Earlier, bullets and batons were used in its streets. Lucknow/Ayodhya: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Ayodhya ’s transformation and prosperity were the result of the unity, sacrifice and penance of the saint community, and claimed that some forces, unable to accept the city’s progress, were resorting to vote-bank politics. Today, the city has wide roads, a rejuvenated Ram Ki Paidi and an extensive chain of ghats along the Saryu river,” he said.