Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated India is transferring in direction of ‘Ram Rajya’ with the federal government making each effort to work for the welfare of farmers, labourers, girls and youths.

Speaking at a perform right here for the discharge of Hindi poetic translation of ‘Ramcharitmanas’ by former bureaucrat Dhiraj Bhatnagar on Tuesday, Singh stated the federal government is strolling on the trail proven by Lord Ram.

“I am happy to state that we have been able to walk the path of the ideals set out by Lord Ram. We are making every effort to work for the welfare of farmers, labourers, traders, students, youths and women,” he stated.

“I do not wish to mislead you. I will not say that we have ushered in Ram Rajya in the country but we have definitely moved in that direction,” he added.

The Union minister stated India’s stature has risen within the comity of countries underneath the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities.

“Earlier, whenever India spoke at the international fora, it was not taken seriously. But today, India’s stature has risen and the respect for India has risen. Today, whenever India says anything at the international platforms, the world listens with rapt attention,” he stated.

Mr Singh stated Lord Ram’s life story serves as a guiding mild for the federal government.

Speaking on the perform, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur stated the grand temple of Lord Ram will likely be opened in Ayodhya this yr.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the temple will be opened for devotees this year,” he stated.

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