Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)
As a decked-up Ayodhya awaited Prime Minister Narendra's arrival in the temple town, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Jaiveer Singh on Saturday said people are ecstatic and optimistic about his visit, during which he will inaugurate the revamped Ayodhya Railway Station and give a thrashing will give. new airport.
Prime Minister Modi will also flag off two Amrit Bharat and six Vande Bharat trains from Ayodhya on Saturday.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, the state minister said, “After more than 500 years of waiting, the moment (inauguration of the Ram temple) is getting closer. As the date for the grand opening of the Aries Temple approaches, the excitement and enthusiasm is increasing. among the local population is only growing by leaps and bounds. Prime Minister Modi will visit us today and hand over gifts to the people of Atodhya in the form of new trains, a railway station, a brand new airport and a bouquet of other projects.”
“He will address a Jansabha (public meeting) and also hold a roadshow,” the minister said.
Ahead of the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the new airport, named Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, is all set to welcome devotees and visitors to the temple city.
Earlier on Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and said people consider themselves fortunate to have witnessed the transformation of the age-old temple city into a 'world-class' city.
“It's a happy day for us. I am happy that Prime Minister Modi is coming here. The devotees of Lord Ram from all over the world can now visit Ayodhya as the new airport is opened to the public today. The public infrastructure in the temple The city has undergone an overhaul. I thank Prime Minister Modi for this. The face of Ayodhya is changing, it is being developed into a world-class city,” Pathak added.
Folk dancers, dressed in traditional colorful attire, were seen performing their dance forms on Saturday ahead of the arrival of Prime Minister Modi.
Around 11.15 am, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station and flag off new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains. He will also dedicate several other railway projects to the nation.
He will inaugurate the newly constructed Ayodhya airport around 12.15 pm. Around 1 pm, Prime Minister Modi will take part in a public program in which he will inaugurate, delicately for the nation, and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 15,000 crore in the state. These include projects worth around Rs 11,100 crore for the development of Ayodhya and surrounding areas and projects worth around Rs 4,600 crore related to other projects in Uttar Pradesh.
On Friday, Prime Minister Modi in a post on In this direction tomorrow I will see the newly built airport and the redeveloped train station. Besides, I will also be privileged to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for many more development projects, which will make the lives of my family members easier in many parts of the country, including Ayodhya and UP.”
Prime Minister Modi has broadly outlined his vision to develop modern, world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, improve connectivity and revamp public amenities while catering to the city's rich history and heritage. To realize this vision, a new airport, newly redeveloped railway station, newly redeveloped, widened and beautified roads and other civil infrastructure are being inaugurated in the city.
The foundation stones for a number of other new projects will be laid, which will contribute to the beautification and renewal of public facilities in and around the temple city.
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First print: December 30, 2023 | 11:45 am IST