Live| PM Modi Inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham

PM Modi Inaugurates Ayodhya Airport

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh pic.twitter.com/6phB4mRMY5

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People Board First Flight To Newly Built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya

#WATCH | Delhi: People raise slogans of 'Jai Ram, Shri Ram'as they board the first flight for the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi will inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham shortly. pic.twitter.com/4xrYPZeKK2

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PM Modi Visits Lata Mangeshkar Chowk In Ayodhya

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi at the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi will inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham shortly. pic.twitter.com/HfjilvP7Nw

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Surprise Visit: PM Modi at the Home of PM Awas Yojana Beneficiary, Meera Manjhi

On his way back from Ayodhya station, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unannounced visit to the home of a beneficiary of the PM Awas Yojana. The Prime Minister paid a surprise visit to the residence of Meera Manjhi, interacting with her and surprising not only Meera but also her neighbors. Following this unexpected visit, PM Modi is scheduled to proceed to Maharishi Valmiki Airport for its inauguration.

Ayodhya's Connectivity Soars: PM Modi Launches 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Trains

Prime Minister Modi has bestowed the nation with a significant gift of 8 trains during a ceremonial flag-off event in Ayodhya. The generous offering includes 6 Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi, Amritsar to New Delhi, Coimbatore to Bangalore, Mangaluru to Madgaon, Jalna to Mumbai, and Ayodhya to Anand Vihar Terminal. In addition to these, Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated 2 Amrit Bharat trains, fostering connectivity between Ayodhya-Darbhanga and Malda Town-Bangalore.

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat trains and six new Vande Bharat Trains. pic.twitter.com/hGRu8ZqYYi

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PM Modi Inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Developed at a cost of more than Rs 240 crore, the three-storey modern railway station building is equipped with all modern features like lifts, escalators,… pic.twitter.com/oJMFLsjBnp

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PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Ayodhya

Ayodhya Eagerly Greets PM Narendra Modi as His Road Show Commences. Enthusiastic Crowds, Chanting 'Modi-Modi,' Line the Route from Dharampath to Ayodhya Dham Railway Station via Various Landmarks.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome as he arrives in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh pic.twitter.com/HG7L9Zxudd

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PM Modi Reaches Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Valmiki Airport in Ayodhya, where he was welcomed and congratulated by CM Yogi. PM Modi is set to proceed to Dharam Path shortly, initiating a 15-kilometer road show expected to draw a massive crowd. Following the road show, he will inaugurate the new railway station and airport, concluding with an address at a rally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ayodhya; received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath

PM Modi will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat… pic.twitter.com/yWqDDowRcm

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Ayodhya's New Horizon: Connecting Katra to Coimbatore Today

Today, Ayodhya is set to experience enhanced connectivity from Katra to Coimbatore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the revamped Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station, marking a significant step towards improved transportation. Additionally, the Prime Minister will flag off six Vande Bharat Express trains, connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi, Amritsar to New Delhi, Coimbatore to Bangalore, Mangaluru to Madgaon, Jalna to Mumbai, and Ayodhya to Anand Vihar Terminal. Furthermore, two Amrit Bharat trains, linking Bengaluru to Ayodhya-Darbhanga and Malda Town, will also be inaugurated as part of this connectivity boost.

PM Modi To Inaugurate Ayodhya Dham Railway Station

Phase I of the redeveloped Ayodhya Railway Station - known as Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station - is developed at a cost of more than Rs 240 crore. 

#WATCH | Visuals from the Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains. pic.twitter.com/DbER4QPuzG

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Folk Artists To Welcome PM Modi

Over 1,400 artists are set to showcase their talents to extend a warm welcome to PM Modi in Ayodhya. A diverse array of 40 art and cultural programs will unfold along the route from the airport to the railway station and Ram Path. Ayodhya's Vaibhav Mishra will greet the Prime Minister with the resonant sound of a conch, while Mohit Mishra from Kashi will welcome him on the sacred land of Ramlala with the rhythmic beats of a 'damru'. The artistic presentations will encompass Awadhi and Vantangiya art, featuring performances by Ragini Mitra of Noida and Brajesh Pandey of Sultanpur in Awadhi folk dance. Sahaj Singh Shekhawat from Gorakhpur will grace the occasion with a Vantangiya dance performance.

#WATCH | Folk artists perform in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

PM Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya today and he will inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat… pic.twitter.com/7vXfJITcds

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CM Yogi Welcomes PM Modi

As excitement grows for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ayodhya on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed that the inauguration of the new airport and the initiation of various projects worth thousands of crores will herald a 'new era of development' in the temple town.

"A new era of development is going to be inaugurated today in Shri Ayodhya Dham by the respected Prime Minister @narendramodi ji," CM Yogi posted from his official handle on X.

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी द्वारा आज श्री अयोध्या धाम में 'विकास के नए युग का सूत्रपात' होने जा रहा है।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023

राममय श्री अयोध्या धाम में आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी का हार्दिक स्वागत एवं अभिनंदन...

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 30, 2023

Ayodhya Gears Up To Welcome PM Modi

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is all decked up to welcome PM Narendra Modi today.

PM Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, and flag off new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat… pic.twitter.com/zO5ywT3Y5o

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Ayodhya Airport

Developed at a cost of more than Rs 1450 crore, The facade of the Terminal Building depicts the temple architecture of the upcoming Shri Ram Mandir of Ayodhya. The interiors of the terminal building are decorated with local art, paintings and murals depicting the life of Bhagwan Shri Ram. 

#WATCH | Visuals from the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the newly built Ayodhya Airport. pic.twitter.com/CPiovpCFgM

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PM Modi's Schedule In Ayodhya

10:00 AM - PM Modi will reach Ayodhya Airport
10.15 AM - PM Modi road show starts
11:30 AM - Inauguration of Railway Station
12 NOON - Inauguration of Ayodhya Airport
12:30 PM - Public meeting near the Ayodhya Airport
2:00 PM - Departure from Ayodhya

10:00 AM - PM Modi will reach Ayodhya Airport 10.15 AM - PM Modi road show starts 11:30 AM - Inauguration of Railway Station 12 NOON - Inauguration of Ayodhya Airport 12:30 PM - Public meeting near the Ayodhya Airport 2:00 PM - Departure from Ayodhya

PM Modi To Flag Off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Trains 

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Visuals of the new Amrit Bharat train, which PM Narendra Modi will flag off in Ayodhya today.

PM Narendra Modi will also inaugurate the redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway station and flag off the new Amrit Bharat trains and Vande Bharat trains. pic.twitter.com/y9oWEt6sXm

— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2023

Amrit Bharat Trains

PM Modi will flag off a new category of superfast passenger trains. Amrit Bharat is an LHB push-pull train with non-air-conditioned coaches. This train has locos at both ends for better acceleration. 

Ayodhya Dham Railway Station

Developed at a cost of more than Rs 240 crore, Ayodhya Dham Railway Station is a three-storey modern railway station building equipped with all modern features like lifts, escalators, food plazas, shops for puja needs, cloakrooms, child care rooms, and waiting halls.