Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya updates: Yogi Adityanath announces new airport to be named after Lord Rama

Mega Diwali celebrations underway in Ayodhya; efforts on to create world record

One lakh diyas are being lit on the banks of River Saryu to create a world record.

Airport to be named after Lord Rama

Yogi Adityanath said that an airport will be built in Ayodhya and named Purshottam Bhagwan Ram Airport. He also announced that he will soon be visiting Janakpur.

A medical college will be established here in Ayodhya, I want it to be named after King Dasharatha. We will also construct an airport here named after Lord Ram: UP CM Yogi Adityanath at Ram Katha Park #Diwali pic.twitter.com/ESJX8eRQp1

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 6, 2018

Adityanath announces plan for medical college in Ayodhya

“Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya. We will be constructing a new medical college in Ayodhya. It will be named after Raja Dasharatha,” Yogi Adityanath said.

Faizabad renamed as Sri Ayodhya

Announcing that Faizabad district will be renamed as Sri Ayodhya, Adityanath said, “We should not limit our gods to mere chants and slogans.”

Ayodhya hamari aan baan shaan ka prateek hai, Ayodhya ki pehchan Bhagwan Ram se hai. Aaj se is janpad(Faizabad) ka naam bhi Ayodhya hoga: UP CM Yogi Adityanath #Diwali pic.twitter.com/PNTSOHvM2v

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 6, 2018

Ayodhya is symbol of our identity, says Adityanath 

“Friends, Atithi Devo Bhava has been a major part of the Indian culture. I am grateful to South Korea for accepting the Indian culture. Because of Narendra Modi, we are able to achieve new heights,” Yogi Adityanath said in Ayodhya.

“Ayodhya is a symbol of our honour, pride, and prestige. It gets its significance and recognition because of Lord Rama,” he said.

Yogi Adityanath begins address

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has begun his speech by thanking top BJP leaders for being in attendance.

Yogi Adityanath expected to address crowd shortly

All eyes are on Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath as he is expected to make a grand announcement on the Ram statue.

Kim-Jung Sook speaks on cultural ties between India and South Korea

South Korean first lady Kim-Jung Sook spoke about the historic and cultural ties between India and South Korea. “I am happy to celebrate Diwali in Ayodhya. Two thousand years ago, the princess Suri Ratna of Ayodhya travelled to Korea, and married the prince there. The love and understanding between the two countries began from that time,” she said.

South Korean first lady thanks Modi for inviting her to India

South Korean first lady Kim-Jung Sook addressed the gathering in Ayodhya. She thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting her to India.

Indian and South Korean artists performed at celebrations in Ayodhya

Indian and South Korean artists performed at Queen Hau Park in Ayodhya. 

#Correction: South Korean and Indian artists perform at Queen Hau Park* in Ayodhya. CM Yogi Adityanath and South Korean first lady Kim-Jung Sook in attendance (original tweet will be deleted) pic.twitter.com/RanbXgGJBx

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 6, 2018

Visuals from ceremony at Queen Hur Memorial Park in Ayodhya

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and South Korean first lady Kim-Jung Sook inaugurated the Queen Huh Memorial at Queen Huh Park.

Linkages that go beyond time!

First Lady of Republic of Korea, Mrs Kim Jung-sook at the ground breaking ceremony of Queen Hur Memorial Park with @myogiadityanath in Ayodhya. Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya married King Kim-Suro, and became Queen Hur Hwang-ok in the year 48 AD. pic.twitter.com/XedR4F7XEe

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 6, 2018