Ayodhya decked up ahead of Bhoomi Pujan, CM Yogi's visit cancelled

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Temple and he will share the stage with dignitaries. Preparations are in full swing for the preparations of the foundation stone-laying ceremony and the entire city is witnessing developmental activities ahead of Bhumi Pujan. The visit of UP CM Yogi Adityanath to Ayodhya has been cancelled due to the demise of Cabinet Minister Kamala Rani Varun.

Ayodhya: Preparations for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya are in full swing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Temple here on August 5 after which the construction of the temple will commence in Ayodhya. Several dignitaries are expected to participate in the ceremony.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visit to Ayodhya today to review the preparations for Ram Temple foundation laying ceremony, stands cancelled. The visit has been cancelled due to the demise of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kamala Rani Varun who was receiving treatment for COVID-19. He was scheduled to visit Ayodhya today to take stock of preparations for the Ram temple foundation stone laying ceremony.

Preparations for decorating the whole of Ayodhya is also being carried out under the supervision of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On Saturday several areas of Ayodhya were illuminated with diyas (earthen lamps) and colourful lights.

Speaking to reporters, BJP veteran leader who has been closely associated with Ram Temple Movement Vinay Katiyar told that with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving at Ayodhya on August 5 for laying the foundation stone of Ram Temple. It is the responsibility of the Chief Minister of the State that he should oversee the preparations.

Over the last month all the top officials of the state, including Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya have also visited Ayodhya. Be it the widening of the roads or the other developmental activities in Ayodhya. The picture of the whole city looks like changed now.

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On Saturday, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ayodhya, said that Covid-19 protocols have been put in place.

"We have requested everyone to not let more than five people gather at a place. We have also planned route diversions at 12 places to ease traffic movement," the SSP said.

A local resident of Ayodhya Ramesh told media persons that commencement of work for the Ram temple was a proud moment for them. "This is a historic moment for us and govt is doing wonderful work for all-round development of this city," he said.

The Supreme Court, on November 9 last year had directed the Central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of the Ram Temple.

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