Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday described the hoisting of the flag at the summit of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as "the beginning of a new era." He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel for their presence at the event. Addressing the visitors, Adityanath said the grand temple of Lord Ram symbolizes the "faith, respect, and self-respect" of 1.4 billion Indians. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the "karmayogis" who contributed to its construction.

He said the day is dedicated to the "unwavering devotion" of the saints, warriors and Ram devotees who dedicated their lives to this movement and the long struggle that resulted in the construction of the temple. Adityanath said that when Modi took over the leadership of the country as Prime Minister in 2014, the "sun of determination and faith" was lit in the hearts of millions of people. "Today, that determination has been fulfilled in the form of this grand Ram temple before all Indians and devotees," he said. He said the flag flying over the Ram temple is a symbol of truth, justice, dignity and national religion.