Today is an auspicious occasion for the Nation. The blessed moment has finally arrived after long years of wait. Lord Rama is enshrining at Ayodhya. The moments of joy, happiness, and celebrations gallore across India. The chanting of "Jai Shri Ram" reverberates the environment. We are fortunate to have witnessed such blissful moments. The construction of the Ram Temple is manifestation of the glory of Lord Shri Rama. It is the result of decades of struggle and sacrifices.

The Ram Temple symbolizes our culture, collective faith and strength. It is a testament to the resolve, struggle, and resilience of the ancient society. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the commitment to having the Ram Temple has been fulfilled today. It is a moment of enormous enthusiasm. Entire society is celebrating the sacred moment.

Raja Rama is an ideal for every Indian and followers of Sanatan Dharma worldwide. He is an embodiment of truth and righteousness. The construction of the Ram Temple in all its grandeur is an opportunity to draw inspiration from the life and noble deeds of Lord Shri Rama. The greatest attribute of Lord Rama's personality is that he cared and respected everyone. He sacrificed his comforts to earn the trust of all. He was brave, full of wisdom, and had tolerance. He never compromised on principles and remained firm in adverse situations.

For Raja Rama, justice and duties were priority of paramount importance. His rule was founded on equality. None was superior or inferior. Everyone was equal. His governance respected everyone's abilities and gave opportunities on merit. The Ram Rajya simply means a society without discrimination. The Ramayana mentions that prosperity and harmony were the chief characteristics of Ram Rajya as it had no sufferings.

For the cultural unity of the nation, Lord Rama unified entire Nation from north to south and east to west. When Lord Shri Rama completed his exile, he visited all the places that were part of his route during exile. He brought with him leaders from different communities, such as Nishads, Kirats, Kevats, and forest dwellers. In his rule, Lord Shri Rama earned the faith of each individual and organized them. His life was dedicated to the nation and society. We need to build such a nation based on his ideals.

The Prime Minister has urged the countrymen that "When Lord Shri Ram is enshrined in Ayodhya, then lit Shri Ram Jyoti and celebrate Diwali.

We have made preparations to lit lamps in the cities and villages. Shri Ram Katha Week is being obsereved in all gram panchayats.

Honourable Prime Minister has called for a week-long cleanliness campaign in all the temples and pilgrimage sites of the country. We have launched cleanliness campaign in all the pilgrimage sites, temples and rivers in Madhya Pradesh for prosperity. Lord Shri Ram spent about 11 years of his exile in Chitrakoot. We have decided to develop 23 religious places along the 1450 km Ramvan Path Gaman Marg, including the pilgrimage site Chitrakoot.

Infrastructure development works would be taken up incorporating dimensions of religious consciousness, spiritual development and Ram Katha. The construction of circumambulatory path of Lord Kamtanath will also start soon.

After nearly five centuries, Lord Shri Rama is returning to Ayodhya with his divine glory. This historic moment of the consecration of idol of Lord Shri Rama is an opportunity for getting inspiration . In the divine phases of time of India's cultural glory and with the resolution of the Prime Minister, the country is determined to develop India into a Atmanirbhar Bharat - self-reilient country. We are committed to realising the vision of Prime Minister. If we want India to join the league of empowered and developed nations, we must ensure that our society remains organized, harmonious and every individual becomes self-reliant. In order to make India self-reliant, it is imperative for the society to become self-reliant. Then only the idea of Ram Rajya will come to reality soon.

Everyone deserves congratulations and greetings on the auspicious occasion of consecration of idol of Lord Shri Rama.

(The writer is Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh)