After attributing “Kal Chakra” during the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the temple would imbue future generations of the country with pride in its heritage. Modi made this statement during his final speech of the 17th Parliament session, coinciding with the passing of a resolution regarding the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir. Both Houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, were adjourned sine die.
Modi said the resolution encompasses “Samvedna”, “Sankalp”, and “Sahanubhuti”, along with the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”.
The Parliament will continue to inspire its members to leave behind a legacy for future generations and work towards fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of future generations through the collective efforts of all its members,” the Prime Minister said.
“The resolution on the Ram Mandir passed by the House will empower future generations to take pride in the values of our country,” PM Modi said.
Former Union Minister and BJP MP Satya Pal Singh initiated the discussion on the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to all Members of the House for their contributions to the functioning of the 17th Lok Sabha. Modi said the five years of the 17th Lok Sabha were characterised by reform, performance, and transformation, with the country rapidly progressing towards significant changes.
“The country has rapidly embarked on significant changes, and all members of the House have made important contributions. Works that people had waited for centuries were accomplished,” he said.
“For generations, people had dreamt of a unified Constitution, and this House made that possible by removing Article 370,” he said, noting that several important decisions were taken during the 17th Lok Sabha.” “Several challenges were overcome, and the country was provided with the right direction. These five years have been about reform, performance, and transformation. It is rare to witness reform, performance, and transformation simultaneously. The country will continue to bestow blessings upon the 17th Lok Sabha,” he said.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to MPs and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. “You (Birla) always maintained a smile on your face regardless of the circumstances. You led this House impartially, and I commend you for it. There were moments of anger and accusations, but you handled these situations with patience and steered the House wisely,” Modi said.
Referring to the Covid pandemic, Modi remarked that over the last five years, the “biggest crisis of the century” had been witnessed, and Birla ensured that parliamentary work continued without interruption while upholding the dignity of the House.
There used to be discussions about the need for a new building in earlier times, but the decision of the Speaker made this a reality during the 17th Lok Sabha.Modi mentioned that the ceremonial installation of the ‘sengol in the House was also carried out under Speaker Birla’s leadership.He noted that the 17th Lok Sabha achieved 97 per cent productivity.
“As we near the end of the 17th Lok Sabha, we resolve to exceed 100 per cent productivity in the 18th Lok Sabha,” Modi said. He also praised the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill and the criminalisation of instant triple talaq.
Speaking about the resolution, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that January 22, the day the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was inaugurated, marked the beginning of India’s new journey. Shah emphasised that India cannot be imagined without Lord Ram and highlighted the Supreme Court’s verdict, which deemed it a manifestation of India’s secularism.
“22 January was the beginning of a great India... Those who imagine a country without Lord Ram do not understand our country well and they represent the days of colonialism. I want to say that those who don’t know their history end up losing their identity... 22 January will be a historic day for years to come... It was the day that fulfilled the hopes & aspirations of all Ram devotees,” Amit Shah said.”
The consecration of the Ram Mandir ended a long agitation since 1528 and a legal fight since 1858, the Union Home Minister added.
“A 300-year dream realised under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and PM Modi and the BJP delivered what they promised. No one can understand the history of this country without considering the Ram Mandir movement. Since 1528, every generation has witnessed this movement in some form or another. This matter remained unresolved for a long time. This dream had to be fulfilled during the Modi government,” Shah noted.
He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for observing the 11-day fast before the opening of the Ram Mandir. Regarding PM Modi’s leadership, Shah said, “The country chose a sarvgun sampann leader. Prior to PM Modi’s leadership, the country lacked direction.”
The Lok Sabha passed the resolution on the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, with Speaker Om Birla describing the temple’s construction as a historic achievement and stating that it will instill the values of hope and unity in future generations.
Reading from the resolution at the end of a nearly four-hour-long discussion on “the construction of historic Shri Ram Mandir and Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlala” in the House, Birla said that after centuries of waiting, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has ushered in a new era of good governance and public welfare.
Birla, who moved the resolution, noted that the temple symbolises the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”.
