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India’s PM Modi lays foundation stone for Ram temple



AYODHYA: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today offered prayers and laid the foundation stone for a temple at the site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram in Ayodhya of Uttar Pradesh.

On the occasion, PM Modi said a grand temple will now be built for Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent for decades, Hindustan Times reported.

“Today, Ram janmbhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again – that had been going on for centuries,” the newspaper quoted PM Modi as saying.

PM Modi also said India is creating a golden chapter in Ayodhya adding that the wait of centuries ends today.

He also used silver bricks during the rituals.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Publish Date : 05 August 2020 15:57 PM

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