As preparations gather momentum for the foundation stonelaying ceremony for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday,many people recall their sacrifices and efforts which are bearing fruit now.
Raja Babu Singh, Madhya Pradesh additional director general(ADG) of police and resident of Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, is one amongthose who played the role of a kar sevak (devotee) during his student days inAyodhya in 1992.
Raja Babu Singh was a student at Allahabad University whenthousands of kar sevaks went to Ayodhya in 1992. Singh along with many of hisclassmates also went to Ayodhya.
Recalling the days during 1992, Singh said, "The desireto see Sri Ram Janmabhoomi with Ram Lalla ensconced there was always on mymind. I went to Ayodhya with my compatriots at the time of the kar seva as SriRam Janmabhoomi and Ram Lalla's image etched in our minds were compelling us togo there. A deep faith in God was always there and the occasion inspired us togo to Ayodhya."
He said he sought the blessings of Ram Lalla and prayed tohim that by His grace a grand temple be built there. Now that dream is beingrealized after 28 years, on August 5, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi willperform the Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of the grand temple at Lord Ram'sbirthplace.
Singh added that it is a moment of great pride for allcountrymen, irrespective of caste or community. It is a moment of resurgencefor Indian culture as the Prime Minister lays the foundation stone for thegrand temple.
Singh may be a senior police officer today but he is happyand thrilled. He says why shouldn’t he be? as it is not only his dream but thedream of millions of Indians coming true today.