I am a monk because of Ram Mandir movement: CM Yogi

Ayodhya: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, made a major revelation about himself, saying that he became a monk because of the Ram Mandir movement. “We have been associated with movement from the beginning. However, we are not taking credit for the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram. We are going there as servants”, Yogi added.

Addressing the conclave organized by a TV channel at the Taj Hotel, the Chief Minister said that invitations for the temple have been extended to the Congress and Samajwadi Party. He said that no one has been stopped from coming to the Ram temple. Those who come as servants of Lord Ram are welcomed, he remarked.

The Chief Minister stated further: “We are fortunate that our revered Gurudev was one of the frontline warriors in the Ram Mandir movement. Even during that period, he had the leadership of this movement in mind and the Gorakhnath Peeth was with him. This movement progressed under the leadership of my guru, RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.”

“We consider ourselves fortunate to have participated in the Ram Temple cause. The work that several generations could not witness has come to fruition after 500 years. Over 3 lakh people have sacrificed their lives for the temple while conflicts took place more than 76 times. People associated with the Ram Temple movement used to visit Gorakhnath Peeth. Today, the Ram Temple stands in front of everyone as the result”, CM Yogi remarked.

He further said that his mentors and predecessors were part of this movement, and now he is fortunate to witness this historic moment.

CM Yogi mentioned that once again, the concept of ‘Ramrajya’ is becoming a reality. The construction of the Ram Temple was challenging, but it is a manifestation of the Lord Ram’s pre-existing grace. He emphasized that everyone is part of this campaign. The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya would have been impossible without the Modi government at the center, he pointed out.

Taking a dig at opposition parties, Yogi said that people know the character of the Samajwadi Party and other parties. He mentioned that even if he were not the CM, he would have been involved in the Ram Temple movement and would have taken pride in sitting at the back seat while contributing. He emphasized that “this is not the time to take credit, Lord Ram is the ultimate divine father.”