PM Modi's appeal - Light diyas at home, avoid Ayodhya visit on Jan 22

In a significant appeal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the public not to visit Ayodhya on January 22 for the inauguration of the Ram Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday has appealed to the public to refrain from visiting Ayodhya on January 22 for the inauguration of the Ram Temple. "This is my request with folded hand, don't decide to come to Ram Temple on January 22. First, allow the event to happen and then after January 23, you can come any time. Everyone wants to attend the event, but it is not possible to accommodate everyone owing to logistics and security reasons. You have waited for over 550 years. Wait for some more time," PM Modi said.

"Instead light a diya at home on January 22. That day should be Diwali across India," PM Modi added.Don't crowd here because the temple is not going anywhere; it will be there for centuries. You can come anytime in January, February, or March or next year. But don't come on January 22. The temple management should not have any trouble because of the devotees," PM Modi said."Only a few people have been invited to the ceremony. And after 23, it will be easier to visit," PM Modi said.

PM Modi also encouraged residents of Ayodhya to take an oath to make the city the cleanest in the country, anticipating the influx of visitors in the future. He announced an 8-day cleanliness drive starting from January 14, coinciding with Makar Sankranti, and called for a nationwide campaign to clean all temples, irrespective of their size. Highlighting that Lord Ram belongs to the entire country, PM Modi expressed the importance of cleanliness as Ayodhya prepares to host devotees. The Prime Minister's address comes ahead of the much-anticipated inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22.