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Ashok Singhal gave direction to Ram Janmabhoomi movement: Fadnavis

Nagpur, Nov 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that veteran VHP leader Ashok Singhal made a significant contribution towards fostering unity among people despite differences in sects, ideologies, beliefs and religious practices and played a crucial role in giving direction to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
He said Singhal's leadership and struggle were instrumental in the journey from the Ram Janmabhoomi movement to the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Fadnavis was speaking at a special programme organised at Bhende Layout in Nagpur on the occasion of the birth centenary year of late Ashok Singhal.
The programme featured a Ram Katha by Pujya Didi Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara Devi.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was present as the chief guest.
The Chief Minister said Singhal spread awareness about the construction of the Ram temple across the country through the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, inspiring millions of people. He played an important role in bringing saints and religious leaders from different sects onto a common platform at the Dharma Sansad held in 1984 and putting forward the resolve to construct a temple dedicated to Lord Ram at the birthplace in Ayodhya.
Emphasising Singhal's vision of social unity, Fadnavis said that although society may have different sects, ideologies, opinions and modes of worship, there should be no discrimination among people. Bringing religious leaders from diverse traditions onto one platform was a major challenge, but Singhal achieved it through his leadership and gave an organised structure and clear direction to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Fadnavis said he was fortunate to have participated in the Ram temple movement and witnessed Ashok Singhal and Didi Maa in person. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ram temple has become a reality in Ayodhya and Singhal's contribution to this historic journey would always be remembered.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to Singhal, praising his work and stating that the dream of constructing the Ram temple had been realised due to his resolve and struggle.
He highlighted Singhal's significant contribution to generating public awareness across the country during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and paid his respects to Didi Maa.
On the occasion, financial assistance was also presented to the ashram of Pujya Didi Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara. Dignitaries present at the programme attended the Ram Katha.
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