Ram Lala was there in tent, today given pucca house: PM Modi in Ayodhya

Iqbal Ansari, former litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute case, showered flowers on the convoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Ayodhya's land is unparalleled. Today PM Modi has come to our place, it is our duty to welcome guests," he said.

 "I have a request to all. Everyone has a wish to come to Ayodhya to be a part of the event on 22 January. But you know it is not possible for everyone to come. Therefore, I request all Ram devotees that once the formal program is done on 22nd January, they should come to Ayodhya at their convenience, do not make up their minds to come to Ayodhya on 22nd January," said PM Modi.

"Strength of 'vikas', 'virasat' will take India forward," said PM Modi in Ayodhya.

"The development of Ayodhya will generate new employment opportunities for the people here," said PM Narendra Modi.

"In the coming times, our Ayodhya is going to give direction to the development of not only the Awadh region but the entire Uttar Pradesh," PM Modi said.

"These infrastructure-related works will once again establish modern Ayodhya with pride on the map of the country. Today's India is beautifying its pilgrimage sites and is also immersed in the world of digital technology," PM Modi said after launching projects worth crores of rupees.

PM Modi referred to the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and said that Ram Lalla was there in the tent earlier and he too has been given the puccs house.

"Whatever be the country in the world if it has to reach new heights of development, it will have to take care of its heritage. Ram Lala was there in a tent, today pucca house has been given to not only Ram Lala but also to the 400 cr poor of the country," he said.

"The date - December 30 - has always been historic for India. It was on this day in 1943 when Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the (Indian) flag in Andaman (and Nicobar Islands) to announce India's freedom," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering in Ayodhya, said that the entire world is awaiting January 22 when the Ram temple would be inaugurated.

"Today the whole world is eagerly waiting for the historic moment of 22 January. In such a situation, this excitement and enthusiasm among the people of Ayodhya is natural. I am a worshiper of every particle of the soil of India and the people of India and I am equally curious like you," PM Modi said.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a new airport, and launched developmental projects worth Rs 15,700 crore in Ayodhya.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that people of the country eariler were ashamed to come to Ayodhya, but today they visit the city with pride.

"Earlier people used to be ashamed to come to Ayodhya, but today they come here with pride," Yogi said.

Phase 1 of the airport has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1450 crore. The airport’s terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met two children in Ayodhya and took selfies with them and also gave them autographs.

PM Narendra Modi reached new airport in Ayodhya for inauguration.

CM Yogi Adityanath interacted with the children of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Ayodhya.

PM Modi visited the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya ahead of new airport's inauguration.

PM Narendra Modi visited the house of an Ujjwala beneficiary and took tea.

PM Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains at Ayodhya Dham railway station. He will inaugurate the new airport in the city shortly.

The Prime Minister interacted with the passengers after inaugurating the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway station. PM Modi is accompanied by Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi, both Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak Keshav Maurya, BJP State President Bhupendra Singh and MP Lallu Singh, along with Railway officials.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Ayodhya Dham railway station. He will also inaugurate the new airport shortly.

Locals who thronged the roadside to get a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi showered flowers on him. The Prime Minister, too, acknowledged them by waving back at them.

PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.

PM Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Ayodhya. Locals thronged the roadside and waved at the Prime Minister. Artists performed to welcome PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ayodhya where he was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi held a roadshow ahead of the inauguration of new airport in the city.

"Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued 7th summon to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren under PMLA and asks him to record his statement in the ongoing land scam case," sources said.

“PM Modi will inaugurate it today. We are happy today and I hope people across the country will be happy,” he said.

PM Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains in Ayodhya.

“Prime Minister Modi is inaugurating the airport today,” he said.

PM Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya today and he will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.

“All programs will be conducted successfully..." he said.

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway station and flag off the new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.

“People will be happy after seeing PM Modi in Ayodhya. The airport will help people from abroad and across the country to come to Ayodhya easily,” Chief Priest Of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Acharya Satyendra Das said ahead of PM Modi's visit to the city.

Security was heightened near the public meeting venue of PM Modi today.

Preparations underway at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station in full swing ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit today.

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Ayodhya today, flower decorations and preparations are in full swing.