New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of slew of developmental projects and inagurated the state-of-the art international airport as well as revamped railway stations. The visit comes ahead of the much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22.
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2:40 PM: Prime Minister addresses public gathering in Ayodhya
“This historical moment has very fortunately come into the lives of all of us. We have to take a new resolution for the country and fill ourselves with new energy. For this, all the 140 crore countrymen should light Ram Jyoti in their homes on 22 January and celebrate Diwali:” PM Modi
“After the construction of a grand temple of Lord Ram here, there will be a huge increase in the number of people coming here. Keeping this in mind, our government is carrying out development work worth thousands of crores: PM Modi
“Today after the Vande Bharat trains and Namo Bharat trains, the country has got a new series of trains… This has been named as Amrit Bharat trains… The power of all these three trains will help in the development of the Indian Railway…”: PM Modi
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi says, “The development of Ayodhya will generate new employment opportunities for the people here…” pic.twitter.com/vNH0TeBejt
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
# “Today, the foundation stone of development works worth more than Rs 15 thousand crore has been laid and inaugurated here. These infrastructure-related works will once again establish modern Ayodhya with pride on the map of the…: PM Modi
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi says, “The development of Ayodhya will generate new employment opportunities for the people here…” pic.twitter.com/vNH0TeBejt
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
# “Whatever be the country in the world if it has to reach new heights of development, it will have to take care of its heritage. Ram Lala was there in a tent, today pucca house has been given to not only Ram Lala but also to…: PM Modi
# “Today the whole world is eagerly waiting for the 22nd January, the day on which consecration ceremony will be held
# Last 9 years have seen unprecedented growth in infrastructure & connectivity. Laying down foundation stone & inauguration of many projects in Lord Ram’s city gives us immense happiness, says PM Modi in Ayodhya
# I congratulated the residents of Ayodhya over the launch of many developmental projects, says PM Modi
2:03 pm: PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki internatio9nal airport in Ayodhya
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Phase 1 of the airport has been developed at a cost of more than Rs 1450 crore. The airport’s terminal building will have an area of 6500 sqm, equipped to serve… pic.twitter.com/zB4t0vfmjj
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
1:53pm: PM took two selfies with children in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met two children in Ayodhya and took selfies with them and also gave them autographs.
Uttar Pradesh | Prime Minister Narendra Modi met two children in Ayodhya and took selfies with them and also gave them autographs. pic.twitter.com/N7PHVTRwr7
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
1:48pm: People chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as they board first flight at Maharishiri Valmiki airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Maharsihi Valmiki Airport shortly.
#WATCH | Delhi: People raise slogans of ‘Jai Ram, Shri Ram’as they board the first flight for the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi will inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham shortly. pic.twitter.com/4xrYPZeKK2
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
1:20pm: PM Modi visited the house of a Ujjawala beneficiary and had tea at her residence.
PM Narendra Modi during his Ayodhya visit visited the house of a Ujjwala beneficiary and had tea at her residence. She is the 10 croreth beneficiary of PM Ujjwala Yojana.
PM Narendra Modi during his Ayodhya visit visited the house of a Ujjwala beneficiary and had tea at her residence. She is the 10 croreth beneficiary of PM Ujjwala Yojana.
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
12:57: PM arrives at Maharishi Valmiki airport for inauguration, folk artists perform in Ayodhya
As PM is about to inaugurate Maharshi Valmiki Airport, folk artists perform in the holy city
#WATCH | | Folk artists perform in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station and flagged off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains. The PM will shortly inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport… pic.twitter.com/8NlJiwpAId
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
12:51pm: Shatabdi & Rajdhani
Indian Railways all set to start new trains connecting new routes via two newly launched Amrit Bharat Express.
12:28pm: PM flags off 6 Vande Bharat Trains, know the routes
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains. pic.twitter.com/hGRu8ZqYYi
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
- Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
- Amritsar – Delhi Junction Vande Bharat Express
- Coimbatore – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express
- Jalna – Mumbai (CSMT) Vande Bharat Express
- Ayodhya – Anand Vihar Terminal Delhi Vande Bharat Express
- Mangaluru – Madgaon Goa Vande Bharat Express
12:17pm: PM Flags off two new Amrit Bharat Trains
PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains. pic.twitter.com/Q1aDQc8wG7
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
12:07 pm: PM inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Developed at a cost of more than Rs 240 crore, the three-storey modern railway station building is equipped with all modern features like lifts, escalators,… pic.twitter.com/oJMFLsjBnp
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
11:55am: PM Modi to inaugurate airport, other developmental projects soon, people shower flower petals at PM as he holds roadshow
#WATCH | People shower flower petals on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he holds a roadshow in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat… pic.twitter.com/b53mxsHFml
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
11:40am: Ram Temple Priest expresses Happiness over PM’s visit
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi head priest Acharya
Satyendra Das said that the people of the state will be happy after seeing PM Modi in the temple town. Expressing his joy, the head priest says “It is good that PM Narendra Modi is coming here and he will
inaugurate the railway station and airport today. He will also hold a
road show. People will be happy after seeing PM Modi in Ayodhya,” Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, head priest, told ANI on
Saturday.
11.17am: PM carries out Road show, greets people
Prime Minister greets people and supporters in the holy city of Ayodhya. PM’s convoy is heading towards Tedhi Bazaar crossing.
#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi greets people as he arrives in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains. pic.twitter.com/zqpaqjzzW4
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
भगवान श्री राम की नगरी अयोध्या में विश्वस्तरीय इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर के विकास, कनेक्टिविटी में सुधार और यहां की समृद्ध विरासत के संरक्षण के लिए हमारी सरकार कृतसंकल्प है। इसी दिशा में कल नवनिर्मित एयरपोर्ट और पुनर्विकसित रेलवे स्टेशन का उद्घाटन करूंगा। इसके साथ ही कई और विकास परियोजनाओं…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 29, 2023
11:05 am: Ram Temple welcomes PM Modi in the holy city
भगवान श्री राम की नगरी अयोध्या में विश्वस्तरीय इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर के विकास, कनेक्टिविटी में सुधार और यहां की समृद्ध विरासत के संरक्षण के लिए हमारी सरकार कृतसंकल्प है। इसी दिशा में कल नवनिर्मित एयरपोर्ट और पुनर्विकसित रेलवे स्टेशन का उद्घाटन करूंगा। इसके साथ ही कई और विकास परियोजनाओं…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 29, 2023
10:50am: PM Modi Arrives in Temple Town To Inaugurate Development Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ayodhya; received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath
PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat… pic.twitter.com/yWqDDowRcm
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
10:55 am: Prime Minister’s full schedule
- According to Prime Minister’s office, PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Railway Station or Ayodhya Dham Junction at 11:15 am. He will then flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.
- Around noon, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly built Ayodhya Airport or Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.
- PM Modi will then participate in a public programme where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 15,700 crore in the state.
- As per the PMO, PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Railway Station or Ayodhya Dham Junction at 11:15 am. He will then flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.
At around 12:15 pm, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly built Ayodhya Airport or Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.
PM Modi will then participate in a public programme where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 15,700 crore in the state.
10: 25 am: PM Modi Ayodhya Visit LIVE: Ayodhya decked up for PM, heavy security in place
The people of Ayodhya are waiting eagerly for the most popular world leader, PM Modi. Devotees of Lord Ram in Ayodhya will welcome PM Modi with warmth.”
10:32 am: PM Modi Ayodhya Visit LIVE: Maharishi Valmiki airport to be inaugurated today
The New airport will be inaugurated by Prime Minister today. General V K Singh says PM will inaugurate the aiprport today.
#WATCH अयोध्या, उत्तर प्रदेश: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के अयोध्या दौरे पर केंद्रीय मंत्री जनरल विजय कुमार सिंह ने कहा, “प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी आज हवाई अड्डे का लोकार्पण करेंगे। हवाई अड्डा बनकर तैयार हो गया है। फ्लाइट्स आज से शुरू हो जाएंगी।” pic.twitter.com/v3kEaJIw3K
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) December 30, 2023
10:35am: Ayodhya Temple decked up to welcome PM
Ayodhya temple decked up ahead of Prime Minister’s visit.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, “Ayodhya Dham railway station has been redeveloped as per PM Modi’s vision of redeveloping railway stations in the country. Entry to the station will be from both sides – the highway side and the city side.… pic.twitter.com/7gtoFwQH3u
— ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2023
10:50 am: PM to participate in Public Programs
PM Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Railway Station or Ayodhya Dham Junction at 11:15 am. He will then flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains.
#WATCH | Folk artists perform in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
PM Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya today and he will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat… pic.twitter.com/7vXfJITcds
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023
