Chief minister Yogi Adityanath through the inauguration of ‘Shri Hanuman Katha Mandapam’, in Ayodhya on Friday (PTI)
: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday asserted that that Pakistan’s days are numbered and terrorism would be the motive for its demise. He additionally stated Sanatan Dharma is the muse of India’s id.
Adityanath was in Ayodhya to inaugurate the newly constructed Hanuman Katha Mandapam at Hanuman Garhi temple.
Addressing the gathering, he issued a stern warning in opposition to terrorism, notably Pakistan-sponsored extremism.
Citing the valour of Lord Hanuman, he stated, “India never provokes, but if provoked, it does not spare.”
“Pakistan is destroying itself by harbouring terrorism. Our armed forces have neutralised more than 124 terrorists. This is Pakistan’s doing. It shelters those who threaten peace. Terrorism will be its downfall, and its days are numbered,” Yogi asserted.
“Pakistan holds no place in the spiritual realm. A nation without spiritual identity has a limited existence, its end is inevitable, ” the chief minister stated.
He added Sanatan Dharma kinds the core of India’s id and have to be protected in any respect prices.
Putting a be aware of warning, he stated, “The country must recognize its true allies and adversaries.”
Commenting on the continued improvement work in Ayodhya and its transformation publish -2017 after BJP got here to energy within the state, CM stated: “Before 2014 and 2017, Ayodhya had broken roads, power shortages, and neglected ghats.” He criticised earlier governments for neglecting the temple city.
In distinction, he stated, the ‘double engine’ authorities post-2017 has ushered in speedy improvement—Ayodhya is now related by four-lane highways, an in depth railway community, and the newly constructed Maharishi Valmiki Worldwide Airport, placing the town on the worldwide map.
He described the development of Ram Mandir as a landmark achievement within the historical past of Sanatan Dharma.
Underneath the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 500-year-long darkness surrounding the Ram Janmabhoomi subject was lastly dispelled, he stated.
The double-engine authorities achieved what was as soon as inconceivable underneath earlier regimes, he added.
Recalling historic milestones, the chief minister cited the Supreme Court docket’s verdict in favour of Ram Janmabhoomi in November 2019, the Bhoomi Pujan by Prime Minister Modi on August 5, 2020, and the grand consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024. “Modi ji is the first Prime Minister to visit Ayodhya and pay obeisance to Ram Lalla. His unwavering resolve—‘Saugandh Ram ki khate hain, mandir wahin banayenge’—has been fulfilled with honour,” Adityanath stated.
Emphasising that Sanatan Dharma is the muse of India’s id and existence, the chief minister declared that any affront to its dignity would by no means be tolerated.
He urged the sadhus and Naga sadhus of Hanuman Garhi to protect their warrior spirit and stay vigilant in defending Sanatan Dharma.
The chief minister additionally highlighted the profitable Deepotsav celebrations as a worldwide image of Ayodhya’s resurgence, stating, “Ayodhya gave the world Diwali, and today, Deepotsav is its global identity.”
Positioning Ayodhya as the worldwide epicenter of Sanatan Dharma, he stated mentioning Ayodhya evokes reverence amongst devotees worldwide.
“There isn’t a follower of Sanatan Dharma—be it in America, Canada, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand—who doesn’t feel drawn to Ayodhya when they visit India,” he stated.
He underlined the sacred custom of visiting Hanuman Garhi earlier than continuing to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya.
“Just as in Kashi, devotees first visit Kaal Bhairav before having darshan of Baba Vishwanath, in Ayodhya, one first pays respect at Hanuman Garhi before seeking blessings from Shri Ram. This is the enduring expression of Sanatan Dharma’s faith and tradition,” he stated.
He described the Sri Hanuman Katha Mandapam as a vibrant centre for Satsang, storytelling, and religious gatherings.
He emphasised that the Mandapam will elevate the grandeur of Hanuman Garhi by offering lodging for particular visitors and dignitaries.
Assuring full assist of the double-engine authorities, he dedicated to the continued improvement of Hanuman Garhi as a outstanding religious landmark.
Calling upon the sadhus and Naga sadhus to reinforce the size and impression of Sanatan Dharma’s programmes, Yogi careworn the significance of discerning true pals from adversaries.
He urged that these obstructing Sanatan Dharma’s path be recognized and reported to the federal government and administration.
Referring to the Mahakumbh of 2025, the chief minister famous that over 66 crore devotees participated peacefully, with none disruptions—a testomony to the power and concord of Sanatan Dharma, which stands able to information the world.
He highlighted the historic connection between Gorakshapeeth and Ayodhya.
CM recalled the roles performed by his guru Mahant Avaidyanath, VHP chief Ashok Singhal, and Digambar Akhara’s Mahant Ramchandra Maharaj in strengthening the Ram Janmabhoomi motion.
Their relentless efforts culminated within the magnificent Ram Mandir temple we see at this time, he added.
He described Hanuman Garhi as a confluence of devotion, energy, intelligence, and technique, and referred to it as an unwavering stronghold of Sanatan Dharma.
He paid tribute to Baba Abhayram Das Maharaj, crediting his imaginative and prescient and the dedication of Hanuman Garhi’s saints and Nagas for bringing the grand Mandapam to life.
“Hanuman Garhi is not just a temple; it is a symbol of warrior spirit dedicated to protecting Sanatan Dharma,” he stated.
Adityanath hailed the Mandapam as a future religious hub that may propagate Sanatan values via discourses and storytelling.
He lauded the Nagas of Hanuman Garhi as warriors of a time when the Akharas stood sturdy in opposition to international invasions and spiritual persecution.
He felicitated those that made important contributions to the development of the Hanuman Katha Mandapam by presenting them with certificates of appreciation.
The awardees included Ankit Jaiswal, Jai Prakash Srivastava, Ranjit Jaiswal, Vipul Agarwal, Sanjay Singh, and Vinay Singh.
CM pays tribute to braveheart from Ayodhya
Chief minister paid tributes to Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of Ayodhya, who laid down his life whereas saving a soldier in Sikkim. The state authorities honours its courageous hearts by offering ₹50 lakhs in compensation, giving one member of the family a authorities job, and establishing a memorial within the martyr’s title, the chief minister stated.