PM Modi Ayodhya Visit Highlights: ‘Light Shri Ram Jyoti at home on Jan 22 to celebrate Deepawali,’ says PM Modi

The inaugural run of the 02705 Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat train is expected to commence at around 11 am from Jalna in the Marathwada region, with an estimated arrival in Mumbai at 6:45 pm.

According to the provided details, the train will make stops at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) at 11:55 am, Manmad Junction at 1:44 pm, Nasik Road at 2:44 pm, Kalyan Junction at 5:06 pm, Thane at 5:28 pm, and Dadar at 5:50 pm before reaching its final destination, CSMT in Mumbai. Read here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Ayodhya at around 11 am on Saturday. He was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath at the airport. Read here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Ayodhya to inaugurate the airport, and the revamped railway station, ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony scheduled to be held on 22 January. PM Modi urged ‘all Ram devotees do not make up your minds to come to Ayodhya on 22nd January'.

PM Modi assured 'as Ram 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'. Read here.

Ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Minister Nitin Agarwal said that the sale of liquor has been banned on the Panchkosi Parikrama Marg of the temple town.

As reported by PTI, Agarwal, the minister of state (independent charge) for Excise and Prohibition, said, “Ayodhya is a major pilgrimage place where people from the entire country and the world arrive to have a glimpse of Ram Lalla. Under the guidance of Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath), it was decided to ban the sale of liquor on Ayodhya's Panchkosi Parikrama Marg." Read here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in a festooned, festive Ayodhya on Saturday to unveil a ‘new look old’ city with an airport, a revamped train station and projects worth ₹15,700 crore ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple next month, his day an artful blend of heritage, culture and development. (PTI)

Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi on Saturday reached New Delhi Railway Station to welcome the second Vande Bharat Express on the Katra-New Delhi route.

Earlier in the day, the train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Ayodhya.

"The foundation of a developed India is being laid, and I thank PM Modi for giving the nation the right direction," said Meenakashi Lekhi. (ANI)

During his visit to the holy city, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped at the residence of Meera Manjhi, a Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary. While revealing the details around PM Modi's visit Meera Manjhi revealed how the Prime Minister asked her for tea, but found it too sweet.

"I was not aware that he would visit us. He came to our home. We are feeling very happy. We were not aware that God would arrive in such a way," Merra said with a big smile on her face. Read full story here

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva reaches Anand Vihar Railway Station to welcome the Ayodhya-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express which was flagged off today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He said, "...Travel time between Delhi and Ayodhya has been reduced to just 7 hours...The road to development has become more transparent than ever..."

After the inaugural flight of Ayodhya, Aloke Singh, MD Air India Express and Air Asia India, said, “We are all very excited with this new, destination on our network. We have always been looking for opportunities to expand the network. We believe Ayodhya is a great fit in our network. ”

'It is an emerging hotspot, not just for pilgrimage and religious tourism, but I think also for the source market that it represents... This is the new India. It is extremely aspirational. People are looking at opportunities to travel and go around, and this is exactly the market segment that we want to address and tap into," he added.

On PM Modi's visit to Ayodhya, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said, " ...India's heritage is something we feel proud about ...PM Modi is also proud of our heritage...today PM inaugurated projects worth ₹1,000 crore...when PM will inaugurate Ram temple on January 22, that day those people who sacrificed their lives, them and all the Gods and Goddesses will be present there on that day"

"Today, the Amrit Bharat train arrived here in Gorakhpur. Today's journey was free of cost, and the train was packed. PM Modi has given us Vande Bharat, and now he has given us Amrit Bharat. For this, we are grateful, and I would like to thank PM Modi again," said BJP leader Ravi Kishann

“There was a time Lord Ram was 'living under a tent', now he will get a concrete house like four crore poor who got pucca house,” said PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Ayodhya to inaugurate the airport, and the revamped railway station, ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony scheduled to be held on 22 January. PM Modi urged ‘all Ram devotees do not make up your minds to come to Ayodhya on 22nd January'. Here are top quotes from PM Modi's address in Ayodhya.

Baskar Shukla, one of the passengers who were aboard the first flight to Ayodhya airport, said, "This place is holy and sacred. This is Lord Ram's place, there is no other place which is as holy as this...those who have taken birth here are very lucky...I can't express my happiness..."

The first flight that took off from Delhi for the newly constructed Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, landed at Ayodhya Airport; passengers deboard the plane.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a surprise visit to Meera Manjhi, a Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary, and had tea at her residence during his Ayodhya tour on Saturday. Speaking with news agency ANI, Manjhi said she was happy to see the Prime Minister. She said she welcomed PM Modi with folded hands and told him about the benefits she received under the PM Ujjwala Yojana. But who is Meera Manjhi? Tap here to read about her

Speaking at a public event in Ayodhya, PM Modi said every Indian should light “Ram Jyoti” at homes on January 22 and celebrate Diwali.

PM Modi requested people to visit Ayodhya only after the ceremony at Ram temple is over after January 22. “Not everyone can come to Ayodhya on January 22. It is difficult for all of you reach here on January 22…I request you to come to Ayodhya after the ceremony is over at Ram temple on January 22. With folded hands, I request you to visit Ayodhya after January 23.”

Addressing a public event in Ayodhya, PM Narendra Modi said, "The date of 30th December has been very historical in the history of the country. On this day in 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the flag in Andaman and proclaimed the independence of India..."

Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary Meera expresses her happiness on meeting PM Modi.

PM Modi had tea at Meera's house, during his Ayodhya tour today.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than ₹15,700 crore in the state.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "Today PM Narendra Modi flagged off 6 new Vande Bharat trains and two Amrit Bharat trains. Today Ayodhya is connected to Delhi through Vande Bharat..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in a public programme in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

The PM will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than ₹15,700 crore in the state.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Phase 1 of the airport has been developed at a cost of more than ₹1450 crore. The airport’s terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually.

In just a few minutes, PM Modi will inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, first international airport in Ayodhya.

Phase 1 of the state-of-the-art airport has been developed at a cost of more than ₹1450 crore. The airport's terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually.

People at Delhi airport were seen chanting the slogan of ‘’Jai Shree Ram' as they board the first flight enroute to Ayodhya's newly built international airport shortly.

PM Narendra Modi at the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi during his #Ayodhya visit went to the house of a Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary and had tea at her residence. It was an important milestone as the 'labaharthi behen' was the 10 croreth beneficiary of the scheme.

Folk artists perform in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station and flagged off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains. The PM will shortly inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.

Before this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ayodhya during Deepotsav last year. PM Modi led an impressive road show after leaving the airport, receiving an unprecedented welcome from the people of Ayodhya.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Station.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the temple town today to flag off Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, among other projects.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with students onboard the Amrit Bharat train in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station, in Ayodhya.

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw are also present.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates redeveloped Ayodhya railway station.

People shower flower petals on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he holds a roadshow in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.

PM Modi's roadshow underway in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome as he arrives in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

It is a proud moment for the family, says 75-year-old Mukteshwar Singh as his son in the next few hours will pilot the first commercial passenger plane to the new airport here after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Forty-three-year-old Captain Ashutosh Shekhar is a pilot with Indigo, and after the airport is opened, his flight from New Delhi (2:40 pm) is schedule to land here at 4 pm.

Besides the airport, Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate the city's railway station, days ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple. The event on January 22 is expected to be attended by thousands of people.

PM Modi holds a roadshow in Ayodhya. 

M Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, MoS Civil Aviation General VK Singh (Retd) at the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham.

PM Modi will today inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.