CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at a programme in Pilibhit, referred to changes in Ayodhya and targeted previous governments. He said there was a time when the situation was such that raising the slogan “Jai Shri Ram” in Ayodhya was restricted and Ram devotees had to face difficulties. Today, in the same Ayodhya, Ram devotees are welcomed with showers of flowers.
The Chief Minister said Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram and also a centre of faith for crores of people. For a long time, the issue of building the Ram temple remained part of the country’s politics and social discourse. He said a grand Ram temple has now been built in Ayodhya and large numbers of devotees are arriving for darshan. This has also boosted religious tourism and local activities.
In his address, Yogi Adityanath said India’s identity is linked to its cultural heritage and religious traditions. He appealed to people to strengthen social unity and national pride. The Chief Minister also said the government is continuously working for development, security and the rejuvenation of religious sites in the state. During the programme, he linked the changes in Ayodhya with faith and cultural identity, calling them an example of the new image of Uttar Pradesh. His statement is also being seen in connection with the upcoming political climate and the issue of religious tourism in the state.
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