"Ram Is Everyone's, Ram Resides In Everyone": PM Modi's Top Quotes At Ayodhya Temple Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this afternoon laid a 40-kg silver brick in Ayodhya to symbolise the construction of Ram Temple. The site in Ram Janmabhoomi was disputed for decades until the Supreme Court handed over ownership to Hindus last year.

In his address at the grand groundbreaking event, PM Modi said, "It is my good fortune that Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has invited me to the event and gave me a chance to be a witness to this historic moment."

"Many congratulations to devotees across the country," PM Modi said amid slogans.

Here are PM Modi's top quotes at Ram temple event in Ayodhya. 

• "Ram is everyone's.. Ram resides in everyone."
• "The way Dailts, Adivasis and all the members of the society helped Mahatama Gandhi in freedom struggle... the same way, the construction of Ram temple has started due to the support from people across the country." 
• "I am confident we all will move forward and the country will move forward. This Ram temple will inspire generations for centuries and guide them." 
• "Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony is being held amid many limitations. Just the way Sri Ram adhered to his Maryada (limits), we are also following a similar example."
• "Lord Ram has taught us to how to commit to our responsibilities. He has taught us how to move beyond resistance and follow a path of knowledge and research. We have to build this temple with a feeling of brotherhood." 
• "Ram had a measured approach according to situation and place. He taught us to prosper by taking everyone along. He advocated unbiased approach, he advocated a modern outlook. His ideals are inspiring us to move forward."
• "We have to make sure that Lord Ram's message, Ram Mandir's message, the message of our centuries-old heritage reaches the world. How the world gets acquainted to our vision is the responsibility of ours and our future generations." 
• "The construction of Ram Temple is a reminder that history repeats itself."
• "This day is a proof of the resolve of crores of devotees. This day is a unique gift of truth, non-violence, faith and sacrifice to India, a country that loves justice."
• "The temple construction won't just add to the beauty of Ayodhya... it would also change the face of the area and more opportunities will be created. Imagine, people from across the world will come here for darshan of Lord Ram and Janaki Mata." 
• "This temple will become a symbol of our heritage, our unwavering faith. It will also become a symbol of resolve of crores of people." 
• "There's hardly any aspect of life where we can't draw inspiration from Lord Ram. There's no national sentiment that doesn't reflect his values. India's faith has a reflection of Lord Ram, India's ideals have a reflection of him. India's divinity has Ram... when one visits a country, he can sense Lord Ram".