PM Modi in Ayodhya Airport Highlights: The PM will also launch 46 infra projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ayodhya International Airport and the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham junction today. He also flagged off eight trains -- two Amrit Bharat trains from the station and six Vande Bharat Express trains virtually.
Addressing a crowd in the city, the prime minister said he was "just as excited" for the January 22 Ram Temple consecration as the city of Ayodhya.
The prime minister had arrived in the temple city in the morning and was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Soon after, the prime minister began his roadshow amid heavy security.
The prime minister's visit comes weeks before the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22.
The prime minister will also launch or lay foundation stones for 46 infrastructure projects costing ₹ 15,700 crore. PM Modi will also inaugurate beautified roads, a medical college, the Ayodhya bypass, a solid waste treatment and five parking and commercial facilities. "Our government is determined to develop world-class infrastructure, improve connectivity and preserve the rich heritage of Ayodhya, the city of Lord Shri Ram. In this direction, I will inaugurate the newly constructed airport and redeveloped railway station tomorrow," the prime minister said in a post on X yesterday.
The Maharishi Valmiki International Ayodhya Dham Airport has been developed at a cost of over ₹1,450 crore and will serve nearly 10 lakh passengers annually. Flights from big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad will bring in devotees from across India to the grand temple of Lord Ram after its consecration. The ₹ 240 crore redeveloped railway station renamed to the Ayodhya Dham junction is be a three-storey facility with food plazas and waiting rooms.
Here are highlights of PM Modi Ayodhya Visit:
"Ram Mandir Will Be There Forever And Ever": PM Modi
"I urge all devotees not to come to Ayodhya on January 22. As 'bhakts', we would not like to cause any problems to Lord Ram. You all can come starting January 23 till eternity... Ram Mandir is now there forever and ever," PM Modi said.
PM Modi Live Updates: "Development, Heritage Will Take India Forward," Says PM
"Strength of 'vikas' (development), 'virasat' (heritage) will take India forward," says PM Modi in Ayodhya.
PM Modi Live Updates: "Whole World Waiting For January 22," Says Prime Minister
"Whole world waiting for historic moment of 'pran pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22," says PM Modi.
WATCH LIVE: PM Modi Addresses Gathering After Inaugurating Ayodhya Airport, Rail Station
Ayodhya Airport Inauguration live updates: PM Modi Inaugurates Ayodhya International Airport
WATCH: PM Modi Greets People At Lata Mangeshkar Chowk In Ayodhya
PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: PM Modi Meets Awas, Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiaries In AyodhyaPrime Minister Narendra Modi made an impromptu visit to the house of PM Awas Yojana beneficiary Dhaniram Majhi in Ayodhya. He also met a Ujwala Yojana beneficiary and had tea at her house.
PM Modi Live Updates: PM Modi Inaugurates Reveloped Railway Junction, Flags Off 8 TrainsPM Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway junction and flagged off two Amrit Bharat trains.
In Pics: PM Modi Greets People During Roadshow In Ayodhya
WATCH: People Cheer, Shower Flowers As PM Modi's Convoy Passes By
PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: PM Modi's Mega Roadshow In Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the temple town of Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the PM right after his plane landed. Soon after, the prime minister began his roadshow amid heavy security.
WATCH LIVE: PM Modi Begins His Roadshow In Ayodhya Amid Heavy Security
PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: Ayodhya Road Show BeginsPM Modi has begun his roadshow through Ayodhya
In Pics: PM Modi Arrives In Ayodhya, Yogi Adityanath Welcomes Him
WATCH: India's First Amrit Bharat Train Reaches Ayodhya Junction
PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Live: PM Modi Arrives in Ayodhya
The prime minister has arrived in Ayodhya to inaugurate the new airport and the redeveloped train station.
PM Modi Live Updates: Selection Process Of Ram Lala Idol Complete, 3 Sculptures Were In Race The trustee of Ram Janmbhoomi Teertha Kshetra, Bimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra, said that the selection process for the idol of Lord Ram Lalla has been completed and the unanimously selected idol will be brought for 'Pran Pratishtha' next month. "Today's (trust) meeting was regarding the selection of the idol for the Ram temple and the process has been completed," said Bimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra on Friday.
Watch LIVE Coverage | PM Modi To Arrive In Ayodhya Shortly
WATCH: Ayodhya All Decked Up Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit
WATCH: Ayodhya Airport Live: Amrit Bharat, Vande Bharat Trains To Be Flagged Off By PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off two Amrit Bharat and six Vande Bharat trains in Ayodhya. The new trains have already rolled into the Ayodhya Cantonment Railway station and are all set to be flagged off by PM Modi.
Ayodhya Airport Updates: Ayodhya Dham Junction Lit Up For PM Modi's Visit
Ayodhya Airport Live: PM Modi To Hold Road Show, Launch ₹ 15,700 Crore Projects
Ayodhya Airport Inauguration Live Updates: Yogi Adityanath's Message To PM Modi"Hearty welcome and greetings to respected Prime Minister Shri
@narendramodi ji at Rammay Shri Ayodhya Dham," the UP chief minister said.
Ayodhya Airport Updates: Ayodhya Gears Up For PM's Visit
Ayodhya Airport Updates: PM Modi's Full Schedule In Ayodhya TodayHere's Prime Minister Modi's itinerary:
Inauguration of Ayodhya Airport
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Ayodhya Airport, a state-of-the-art facility developed at a cost exceeding ₹ 1,450 crore.
Launch of Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat Trains
PM Modi will flag off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six Vande Bharat trains, showcasing a new era in superfast passenger travel.
Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station
PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Railway Station, Ayodhya Dham Junction, at a cost exceeding ₹ 240 crore.
Civic Infrastructure Development:
PM Modi will inaugurate four newly redeveloped, widened, and beautified roads in Ayodhya, medical colleges, roads, and waste treatment plants.
Conservation and Beautification Projects
PM Modi will initiate projects focused on conserving and beautifying historical entrance gates, ghats, and tourist facilities in Ayodhya, which will strengthen the cultural and heritage aspects of Ayodhya.
Ayodhya Airport Live: "Determined To Preserve Its Rich Heritage": PM Modi Ahead Of Ayodhya Visit"Our government is determined to develop world-class infrastructure, improve connectivity and preserve the rich heritage of Ayodhya, the city of Lord Shri Ram. In this direction, I will inaugurate the newly constructed airport and redeveloped railway station tomorrow. Along with this, I will also get the privilege of inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of many more development projects, which will make the life of my family members in many areas of the country including Ayodhya and UP easier," PM Modi wrote on X in Hindi.