Yogi: Ayodhya to develop as 'Divya, Bhavya, Navya' city

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his priority was building a 'divya, bhavya and navya' Ayodhya.

He added that the holy city would soon emerge as a "model city of urban development".

"People of the country and the world are eager to see the new Ayodhya. We must ensure that every devotee/tourist visiting Ayodhya goes back with a special sense of peace, contentment and joy," he said.

The Chief Minister carried out a late-night review of development projects in Ayodhya on Wednesday that ended around midnight.

Adityanath, who is on a two-day visit to Ayodhya, also inspected Suraj Kund and saw a laser show there.

He visited the Hanuman Garhi temple where he performed 'puja' and then reviewed the construction work of the Ram temple.

He also held a meeting with the officials of various departments to assess the pace and quality of other major infrastructural projects.

He stressed on the need to develop Ayodhya into a world-class tourist city with its religious and cultural values intact.

"The face of Ayodhya will change soon. Take necessary action to enhance the grandeur and attractiveness of Ayodhya Dham. It should be a world-class city and the focal point of Sanatan Dharma," the Chief Minister said.

Adityanath added the departments carrying out projects in Ayodhya should work in tandem and prepare a holistic plan for better implementation.

The Chief Minister directed the policemen to be sensitive towards devotees and tourists, and ensure robust law and order.

He said that projects under the Ayodhya Vision should be completed on priority.

Officials informed the Chief Minister that around 30 per cent of the work on Rampath from Sahadatganj to Naya Ghat had been completed and the project would be completed by December 31, 2023.

The Shri Ram Janambhoomi Path from Sugriva Qila to the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Temple is also nearing completion.

Officials added that around 44 per cent of the work on Bhakti Path, from Ayodhya Cantt to the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Temple via Rampath and Hanuman Garhi has been completed.

Adityanath said that the overall development of Ayodhya is one of the top priorities of the government in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising that the temple town will be a 'model city of urban development'. (IANS/NS)