Hearts of people in Ayodhya are as big as Lord Ram, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the temple town of Ayodhya on May 5 evening and held a roadshow after.

After holding a roadshow in Ayodhya on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "hearts of the people of Ayodhya are as big as Lord Shri Ram".

"The hearts of the people of Ayodhya are as big as Lord Shri Ram. Greetings to the people who came to give blessings in the road show," the PM posted on X.

Two days before the third phase of polling for the Lok Sabha Election, the PM held a massive roadshow in Ayodhya. During the roadshow, he sought support for the sitting BJP MP from Faizabad, Lallu Singh and those contesting from the neighbouring districts.

PM Modi, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, began the 2-km long roadshow after offering prayers at the Ram Temple. He also performed "Dandavat Pranam" at the temple.  The roadshow continued till Lata Chowk and was divided into 40 blocks.

This was his first visit to Ayodhya after Ram Lalla’s consecration ceremony on January 22. According to News18, the entrance gates to the temple were decorated with flowers, with "Om" formed with yellow petals. Replicas of a bow and an arrow using flowers were also seen at various places.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra was quoted by ANI as saying that Ram Lalla seated in the temple wore a light pink attire on Sunday.

The polling in Uttar Pradesh, which sends 80 members to the Lok Sabha, is being held in all seven phases. Ayodha will vote in the fifth phase on May 20. The Ayodhya (Faizabad) Lok Sabha constituency comprises five Vidhan Sabhas (legislative assemblies): Ayodhya, Bikapur, Milkipur, Rudauli and Dariyabad (Barabanki). Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases till June 1. The counting of votes in all seats is scheduled for June 4.