Bhagwat said those who sacrificed their lives for the Ram temple must be at peace today. “Ashok Singhal ji must be in true peace today. Mahant Ramchandra Das Ji Maharaj, Dalmia Ji, and innumerable saints, householders, and students have persevered and made sacrifices.

Those who could not witness this moment also longed for this temple which has now been accomplished,” the RSS chief said. Bhagwat said the Hindu society has demonstrated resilience over five centuries of struggle. “Truth is eternal, represented by ‘Omkar’ on the flag. We must establish an India that shares this truth with the world,” he said.

CM Yogi Adityanath said completion of the temple construction was not the end of a yajna but the addition of another chapter in the spiritual history of country. “Ayodhya has entered a new era, one that harmonises heritage with modernity,” he said.

‘Result of 500 years of struggle’

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the souls of those who sacrificed lives for the Ram Temple must be at peace today. “It has taken long to hoist such a tall flag. You all know how long it took to build the temple—even if we leave aside 500 years, it took 30 years,” he said