On the occasion of the laying of the foundation of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, PM Modi has requested that countrymen celebrate Diwali on January 22.

Prime Minister Modi has made a unique and significant request to the Indian citizens, in light of the foundation laying ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya

He urges everyone to join him in celebrating Diwali on January 22nd, 2023. This unorthodox timing is a way of honoring the historic event of the temple's construction. The ceremony initiates a positive trajectory for India, concluding a long-standing dispute and heralding brighter times ahead. The Prime Minister's appeal to observe Diwali on January 22 serves as an embodiment of unity and peace.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today India's that heritage shows the right path and today's India is making progress by combining tradition with modernity.

Addressing a public meeting in Ayodhya after inaugurating the airport, Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station and unveiling development projects of over Rs 15,700 crore here, the Prime Minister said that the campaign for making India a developed country is getting a new speed from Ayodhya. "Today the whole world is eagerly waiting for the 22nd January...". The consecration ceremony at the grand Ram temple will be held on January 22 in Ayodhya.

PM Narendra Modi has said, "This historical moment has very fortunately come into the lives of all of us. We have to make 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 January 22 and celebrate Diwali." PM Narendra Modi added, "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 of rupees in Ayodhya and is making Ayodhya smart.