(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Bhoomi Pujan of Ram Temple in Ayodhya is a historic and proud day for India. In a series of tweets, Shah said Bhoomi Pujan and foundation stone laying ceremony of the Grand Ram Temple on the birthplace of Prabhu Shri Ram by PM Narendra Modi has written a golden chapter in the history of Indian culture & civilization and is the beginning of a new era.
Stating that the building of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a symbol of faith for Hindus around the world for centuries, Amit Shah said: “I express my gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Shree Ram Janmabhumi Teerth Kshetra for respecting the faith of billions of people by the performing Bhoomi Pujan of Ram temple.”
He also added that “The construction of the temple is the result of tireless & constant struggle and sacrifice of innumerable Ram Bhakts for centuries. On this day, I bow before all those who fought for the invaluable heritage of ‘Sanatana’ (Eternal Dharma) culture for so many years. Jai Shri Ram!”