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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said India was moving towards "Ram Rajya" with the government doing its best to work for the welfare of farmers, workers, women and youth. Speaking at a reception here for the launch of the Hindi poetic translation of 'Ramcharitmanas' by former bureaucrat Dhiraj Bhatnagar on Tuesday, Singh said the government was walking the path indicated by Lord Ram. "I am happy to say that we have been able to follow the path of the ideals set out by Lord Ram. We are doing our best to work for the welfare of farmers, workers, merchants, students, youth and women," he declared. .
"I don't want to mislead you. I won't say that we inaugurated the Ram Rajya in the country, but we have definitely moved in that direction," he added.
The Union Minister said that India's stature has risen in the concert of nations under the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Previously, whenever India spoke in international forums, it was not taken seriously. But today, India's stature has increased and respect for India has increased. Today, whenever India says anything on international platforms, the world listens. with great care," he said.
Singh said Lord Ram's life story serves as a guide for the government.
Speaking at the ceremony, Union Broadcasting and Information Minister Anurag Thakur said the Grand Temple of Lord Ram will be inaugurated in Ayodhya this year.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the temple will be open to devotees this year,” he said.
