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PM Modi recalled how Indian community in Trinidad & Tobago contributed to construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and said that he brought a replica of the temple with same devotion.
PM Modi mentions Ram Temple in Trinidad & Tobago (PTI Image)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he brought a replica of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and some water from the river Sarayu to Trinidad & Tobago with the same devotion with which the people of the Caribbean nation had sent holy water for the construction of the huge temple in India.
His remarks came while addressing a large gathering of the Indian Diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago upon his arrival for a two-day visit.
The Prime Minister hailed the “deep faith” of the Indian community in the country in the country and recalled their contribution to the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
“I know of your deep faith in Prabhu Shri Ram. In Ramcharitmanas, it is said, “The holy city of Lord Ram is so beautiful that its glory is praised across the world. I’m sure that you all welcomed the return of Ram Lalla to Ayodhya after 500 years with great joy. We remember, you had sent holy water and Shilas for building Ram Mandir in Ayodhya,” PM Modi said at the event, which was attended by over 4,000 people.
“I have also brought something here with a similar sense of devotion. It is my honour to bring a replica of Ram Mandir and some water from the river Sarayu in Ayodhya,” he added.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, also attended the event along with her cabinet members and MPs.
She announced that her country would confer the highest National Award, ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago’, on PM Modi.
PM Modi expressed his gratitude to her and the people of the country for the honour.
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