PM Narendra Modi with members of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday
Although January 22 had been speculated to be among the probable dates for installing the idol of Ram Lalla (Lord Ram in child form), the confirmation came after a delegation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust called on the PM to invite him for what is set to be a grand ceremony and may see a large number of people visiting Ayodhya to participate.
"Today is a day full of emotions. Officials of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust had come to meet me at my residence. They have invited me to come to Ayodhya on the occasion of the consecration of the Shri Ram temple. I feel very blessed. It is my good fortune that in my lifetime, I will witness this historic occasion," the PM posted on X as he greeted his followers with "Jai Siya Ram" and posted a photo of himself with the functionaries of the Ayodhya trust.
Champat Rai, general secretary of the trust, who along with Nripendra Misra, former principal secretary to the PM and head of the temple construction committee, visited the PM, said RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be among those present on the landmark occasion.
Watch PM Modi to install lord Ram idol at Ayodhya temple in historic ceremony on Jan 22 in 2024
The idol of Ram Lalla will be installed at the Ayodhya temple on January 22 in the presence of PM Narendra Modi. This marks the culmination of decades of efforts to reclaim the site, including mass mobilization and a legal battle. The confirmation came after a delegation from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust invited the PM for the grand ceremony. The event is expected to attract a large number of visitors. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will also be present.
