Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the COVID-19 protocol are going to be strictly followed during the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony for Ram temple and only those invited should come
The chief minister, who was here to oversee preparations for the August 5 event, said it had been a “historic and emotional” moment which can lay the “foundation of a replacement India”
He also hit out at the Congress, saying those that are making negative comments on the event had tried to make obstacles within the construction of the Ram temple and therefore the people of the country realize them
“It isn’t only a historic but also an emotional moment as after 500 years the Ram temple work will start. it’ll be the inspiration of a replacement India.
“COVID-19 protocol are going to be strictly followed at the event. because the prime minister are going to be here representing 135 crore people, I appeal that only those that are invited should visit Ayodhya. the remainder should remain at their respective places,” Adityanath said, adding no laxity are going to be allowed.
Nearly 200 people are invited for the ceremony, consistent with the temple trust
The chief minister urged the people to light earthen lamps, decorate temples and recite Ramayana in memory of these “who laid down their lives within the temple struggle”
For those that are keen to go to Ayodhya, arrangements are going to be made to bring people from every district once the coronavirus pandemic is over, he said
The chief minister reached Ayodhya within the afternoon and visited the Ram Janmabhoomi site where the bhoomi pujan is to be held.
He also paid obeisance to Ramlalla (the idol of Lord Ram as an infant), visited Hanuman Garhi temple and gave directions to senior officers from the dais, where the most event is scheduled to be held.
