Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh visited Ayodhya on Thursday, and sought blessings from Ram Lalla.
This is Digvijay Singh’s first visit to Ayodhya after the construction of the Ram Temple and the pran-pratishtha ceremony. After the darshan, he said he felt really good after coming to the temple.
Singh donated ₹1.11 lakh to temple
Speaking to the media, Singh said, “I wish you all on the occasion of Ram Navami. May Lord Ram's blessings be on everyone. I have never opposed Ram Mandir. I even donated ₹1.11 lakh for the temple.”
Never opposed Ram temple, says Digvijaya
Singh claimed that he had never opposed the construction and had instead donated to the temple trust.
While speaking to media persons in Ayodhya, he said, “On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my best wishes to everyone. May Lord Ram’s blessings be upon all”.
He added, “I never opposed Ram Temple. This is incorrect... I had contributed through donations. I had donated Rs 1,10,000 for the temple... I am not here for politics.” Later he visited Hanumangarhi and offered prayers.
He added, “In Congress, everyone follows their religion according to their faith. We do not misuse religion for business or politics. Anyone - Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Parsi, or Christian - can follow their faith, but religion should not be misused for political or business purposes.”
In Ayodhya, he was welcomed by Congress workers at Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya. Later, he visited the residence of former Uttar Pradesh Congress president Nirmal Khatri.
When asked about the Iran-Israel conflict, he said, “Everyone is watching this while people wait in long queues at cooking gas and petrol pumps. When God calls, everyone goes. So, when I was called, I went. We have also contributed to the temple and donated money. You cannot visit Lord Ram and not see Hanuman Ji - it is not possible.”
