Ayodhya: — (Sandeep Srivastava, Ayodhya)Baba Ramdev Visits Ram Mandir; Defence Ministry Study Committee Offers Prayers
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev visited Ayodhya today and offered prayers at the Ram Mandir. During his visit, he interacted with members associated with the management trust of the Ram Temple.Meanwhile, a study committee of the Ministry of Defence also arrived in Ayodhya and paid their respects at Ram Lalla, Hanuman Garhi, and Kanak Bhawan.
The committee was led by BJP MP Radha Mohan Singh. Speaking to the media, he clarified that the committee’s official tour was limited to Kochi through Varanasi.
The visits to Prayagraj and Ayodhya were undertaken by some members in their personal capacity.Radha Mohan Singh said that only four members visited Ayodhya, including himself, Jagdeep, Rajiv Bhardwaj, and Samajwadi Party MP Virendra Singh. Responding to questions about Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ayodhya, he said it was a personal decision and that there is no obligation on any member.On the Ram Temple, Radha Mohan Singh described it as a symbol of national pride and said a long-cherished dream of the nation has finally been realized.
Committee member and SP MP Virendra Singh, however, criticized the state government over the Prayagraj incident. He said that targeting Shankaracharya, whom he described as a flag-bearer of Dharma, was unfortunate.
He added that the government should show respect and ensure proper arrangements for his ritual bath.Commenting on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav not visiting Ram Lalla, Virendra Singh said that Akhilesh Yadav is currently constructing a Mahadev temple. He expressed hope that after its completion during the month of Sawan, Akhilesh Yadav would visit Ayodhya and offer prayers at Ram Lalla.
