After completing the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony of the newly-built Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Ram Lalla will now stay in a grand temple and not in a tent any more.
Here are the top quotes of PM Modi from his speech in Ayodhya:
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“After the patience that we showed for centuries and the sacrifices we made, our Ram Lalla has finally arrived.”
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“January 22, 2024, is not just a date, but the beginning of a new era. The construction of Ram Mandir has filled people with new energy.”
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“Some would say Ram Temple’s construction will set off a firestorm. They should reconsider as Ram is energy, not fire. Ram is a solution, not a dispute.”
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“We have to now lay the foundation of India for the next 1,000 years. We take a pledge to build a capable, grand, divine India from this moment.”
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“Ram Temple’s construction is a reflection of Indian society’s maturity. It’s an occasion of not merely triumph but humility too.”
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“Ram’s existence was questioned. I want to thank the Supreme Court for doing justice and the temple was built in accordance with law.”
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“Ram Lalla will not stay in a tent now. He will stay in the grand temple.”
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“I got the opportunity to travel from Sagar to Saryu. From Sagar to Saryu, the same festive spirit of Ram’s name is visible everywhere.”
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“January 22, 2024, is not a date written on the calendar. It is the origin of a new time cycle.”
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“Today, I apologise to Lord Ram as something was lacking in our love and penance due to which this work (construction of Ram Temple) was not done for so many years. I am confident that Lord Ram will forgive us as that gap has been bridged today.”