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NEW DELHI: On the grand event of Ram temple’s consecration ceremony, many dignitaries including lyricist and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi, Yoga guru and businessman Ramdev Baba, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak, Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) President PT Usha, singer Malini Awasthi and several others graced the event.
The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua, who was officially invited to the ceremony, spoke to many of them, gauging their feelings on being present at the monumental occasion. Expressing pride in the construction in the newly built temple, Ramdev baba told TNI, “It is a matter of pride and self-respect that Lord Ram is enthroned in front of us.”
EXCLUSIVE| The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua speaks to Indian yoga guru Ramdev Baba who states that the #RamMandirPranPrathistha ceremony is a proud moment @rohanduaT02 @yogrishiramdev pic.twitter.com/nh4hzndT20
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
President of IOA and athlete PT Usha expressed her happiness for being invited to such a cherished moment. “I am very happy to be present here today at the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya,” she said.
EXCLUSIVE| President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha expressed her happiness for being present at the #RamMandirPranPrathistha ceremony while speaking to The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua.@rohanduaT02 @PTUshaOfficial#AyodhaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/1R9BVHijKk
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
RSS’ joint head of media and publicity Sunil Ambekar also beamed with joy for getting to witness such a historic day. He said, “There is a lot of pride. We are very happy and the nation is rejoicing in joy.”
EXCLUSIVE| Joint Head of RSS’ Media & Publicity Sunil Ambekar says that the country is excited to witness the historic #RamMandirPranPrathistha ceremony while speaking to The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua @rohanduaT02 @SunilAmbekarM#RamLalla #AyodhyaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/bZpXbNwPLh
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
At the ceremony, which was performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on January 22, Dua also spoke to Indian lyricist and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi. The lyricist, filled with pride and devotion, said “Dekh rahe hum Ram ko aate, janam safal ho raha humara(We are witnessing the arrival of Lord Ram, the purpose of being born on this planet is getting fulfilled).
“Ram is eternal. We can only surrender ourselves to Him. And keep in mind, if you do then your welfare will be taken care of by Lord Ram himself. It is our fortune that we are here to witness this auspicious day.”
EXCLUSIVE| Indian lyricist and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi says he is extremely fortunate to witness #RamMandirPranPrathistha ceremony while speaking to The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua.@rohanduaT02 @prasoonjoshi_#AyodhyaRamMandir #RamTemple pic.twitter.com/h76ak6DJGv
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
Janata Dal Secular (JDS) leader and former Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy, said, “It is a historic day in our lives by taking the blessings of Lord Ram.” He also affirmed his party’s alliance with the BJP, while his son Nikhil, who is an actor and a politician, said, “It is a big day for our country today. We waited 500 years for this day to arrive. It is a proud moment and we are honoured to be present here in Ayodhya for the consecration ceremony.”
EXCLUSIVE| JDS leader and former Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy & his son actor Nikhil say that the wait of 500 years has finally ended with the #RamMandirPranPrathistha ceremony while speaking to The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua@rohanduaT02 @hd_kumaraswamy… pic.twitter.com/TF7w9bXgbg
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
UP Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak who was also present at the ceremony, described the environment of the event as ‘spectacular’. He said, “Under the direction and leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Lord Ram has finally arrived in his court in Ayodhya. The entire universe is in a jovial mood.”
EXCLUSIVE| “Under the leadership of PM #NarendraModi, Lord Ram has come to Ayodhya,” says UP Deputy CM Brijest Pathak while speaking to The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua during the #RamMandirPranPrathistha ceremony@rohanduaT02 pic.twitter.com/0y5WftGoqz
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
Singer Malini Awasthi proclaimed that this event marks the establishment of a New India. “It’s a divine experience and our younger generation should learn history because this is a once in a lifetime event. I am grateful to our ancestors who have contributed for building this,” she said.
EXCLUSIVE| Singer Malini Awasthi says the #PranPratishthaRamMandir ceremony marks the establishment of new India as she sings a bhajan for #RamLalla while speaking to The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua.@rohanduaT02 @maliniawasthi#RamMandirAyodhya pic.twitter.com/n91VYBwZZv
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) January 22, 2024
