AYODHYA (UP), FEB 6    :    Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, along with the members of his cabinet, MLAs and officials paid obeisance to Ram Lalla in his grand temple on Tuesday.

The 70-member delegation, headed by the CM, is the first political delegation from a state to visit Ayodhya after the consecration ceremony.

At the outset of their visit, the dignitaries were accorded a Guard of Honour upon their arrival at Maharshi Valmiki Airport, symbolising the rich tradition of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’. Subsequently, they visited the Ram Temple and offered prayers.

The welcoming committee, led by Agriculture Minister and in-charge of Surya Pratap Shahi, along with District Panchayat President Roli Singh, Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi, former Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay and District Magistrate Nitish Kumar, extended heartfelt greetings to CM Pema Khandu, his cabinet ministers, MLAs and officials and presented floral bouquets and Angavastram as tokens of hospitality to them.

In a display of cultural richness, local artists enthralled the audience with traditional folk dances in honor of the esteemed guests. Under the supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, meticulous security arrangements were made to ensure the safety and comfort of the delegation from Arunachal Pradesh.

Talking to the media, CM Khandu said that the delegation comprising 70 members, including cabinet ministers, MLAs, and officials, has come to offer prayers at the Ram temple. Recalling his visit to Ayodhya two years ago during the temple’s construction phase, he expressed elation at witnessing the completion of the historic Ram temple.

He further explained plans to set up Arunachal Bhawan in Ayodhya, underscoring the significance of the Ram temple’s completion after five centuries as a momentous occasion for the nation. “We have written a letter to CM Yogi regarding the construction of Arunachal Bhawan in Ayodhya,” he said.

He envisioned this milestone heralding a new era of development and prosperity for India.(UNI)