Ahead of Ayodhya’s grand inauguration of the Ram temple on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the temple town. The reason behind his visit was the inauguration of the newly built airport and railway station. He also flagged off the new Amrit Bharat Express. Here are the highlights from Modi’s Ayodhya visit to Temple Town.
Inside PM Modi’s Ayodhya Visit
प्रभु श्री राम की पावन नगरी श्री अयोध्या जी में आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी द्वारा पुनर्विकसित ‘अयोध्या धाम जंक्शन’ को राष्ट्र को समर्पण और अमृत भारत एक्सप्रेस व वंदे भारत ट्रेनों के फ्लैग ऑफ हेतु आयोजित कार्यक्रम में… https://t.co/8VznRqVNd2
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023
Today, Ayodhya International Airport and the renovated Ayodhya Dham intersection were officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In addition, he virtually signalled the departure of eight trains: six Vande Bharat Express trains and two Amrit Bharat trains from the station.
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने आज श्री अयोध्या जी में पुनर्विकसित ‘अयोध्या धाम जंक्शन’ रेलवे स्टेशन (फेज 1) का उद्घाटन किया।
इस अवसर पर प्रधानमंत्री जी ने देश के विभिन्न स्थानों को रेल की बेहतरीन सुविधाओं से जोड़ने की कड़ी में 02 अमृत भारत ट्रेनों और 06 वंदे भारत… pic.twitter.com/DegzvKHK7c
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023
अत्याधुनिक सुविधाओं से सुसज्जित पुनर्विकसित अयोध्या धाम जंक्शन का लोकार्पण गर्व से भर देने वाला है। आज जिन नई अमृत भारत और वंदे भारत ट्रेनों की शुरुआत हुई है, उनसे बड़ी संख्या में मेरे परिवारजनों की यात्रा ज्यादा सुगम और सुरक्षित होगी। अमृत भारत ट्रेन में युवाओं के साथ बातचीत ने… pic.twitter.com/ZJ5I5dWl8A
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2023
The prime minister told a crowd in the city that he was “just as excited” as the city of Ayodhya for the consecration of the Ram Temple on January 22. Hei was showered with flower petals by onlookers during a tour in Ayodhya. Modi also paid a visit at Ayodhya’s Lata Mangeshkar Chowk before the airport’s official opening.
‘राममय’ श्री अयोध्या धाम में आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी का रोड शो… https://t.co/pUQfQNhQXl
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted the prime minister when he arrived in the shrine city early in the morning. The prime minister started his tour shortly after that, under strict security.
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने आज ‘महर्षि वाल्मीकि इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट, अयोध्या धाम’ का उद्घाटन कर अयोध्या वासियों को एक अविस्मरणीय उपहार प्रदान किया है।
प्रभु श्री राम की नगरी बेहतरीन इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर और कनेक्टिविटी के साथ समृद्धि के सुपथ पर गतिमान हो चुकी है।
इस… pic.twitter.com/ZopEApcWNl
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023
Speaking at a massive crowd in Ayodhya, Modi stated that the idol consecration at the Ram Temple is something that everyone in the world is excitedly anticipating—January 22, 2024. Additionally, he declared that January 22nd should be observed as Deepavali, the festival of lights, by 140 crore Indians.
अमृत काल में देशवासियों के आवागमन को और सुगम एवं बेहतर बनाने के लिए तैयार ‘अमृत भारत ट्रेन।’#नए_भारत_की_नई_अयोध्या pic.twitter.com/DBvXrsLNXp
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) December 30, 2023
Also Read: Floral Decor At Airport To CMs Greetings; Heres How Ayodhya Is Prepping For PM Modis Arrival
Modi Also Visited Meera Manjhi’s Home, Who Is She?
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने आज अयोध्या वासियों को ₹15,700 करोड़ लागत की 46 लोक-कल्याणकारी परियोजनाओं की सौगातें दी हैं।
श्री अयोध्या धाम को दुनिया की सुंदरतम नगरी के रूप में स्थापित करने का प्रधानमंत्री जी का संकल्प पूरा हो रहा है। ‘नए भारत’ की ‘नई अयोध्या’ का… pic.twitter.com/XsJsSbEX8q
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023
As the first plane takes off from the recently constructed Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya Dham, people chanted “Jai Ram, Shri Ram.” Maharishi Valmiki International Airport will soon be opened by PM Modi. ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ was being recited by passengers on the first flight to the Maharshi Valmiki Airport in Ayodhya.
First flight to Ayodhya from Delhi.
Ayodhya International Airport, officially named as Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. pic.twitter.com/sKKI6iNNYF
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) December 30, 2023
Today, the inaugural aircraft from Delhi to the Maharshi Valmiki airport in Ayodhya touched down at the airport.
#Ayodhya : Passengers chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ while boarding first flight from Ayodhya International Airport. #AyodhyaDham #AyodhyaAirport #JaiShreeRam pic.twitter.com/uyTV76Cysc
— Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) December 30, 2023
During his Saturday trip to Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised Meera Manjhi with a visit. Ayodhya resident Meera Manjhi, together with her spouse, in-laws, and kids, received an invitation to the inauguration ceremony.
भगवान श्री राम की नगरी में बहन मीरा मांझी के घर जाने का अनुभव अविस्मरणीय बन गया है! pic.twitter.com/45l7YxX2jy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2023
Sharing the video of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Meera Manjhi’s home, Union Minister Smriti Irani claimed that Meera is a beneficiary of the Ujjawala scheme, the 10th crore one.
Also Read: IndiGo Pilot Greets Passengers With Speech & Cake On 1st Flight To New Ayodhya Airport From Delhi
What are your views?
Cover Image Courtesy: @myogiadityanath/X (formerly Twitter)
For more such snackable content, interesting discoveries and latest updates on food, travel and experiences in your city, download the Curly Tales App. Download HERE.
Good news! We are on WhatsApp! Subscribe to Curly Tales WhatsApp Channel to stay up-to-date with exclusive content and BTS. Join HERE.