Ram Temple a re-discovery of civilisational heritage: President Murmu

New Delhi: President Murmu said that the consecration of Ram Temple will be seen from a wider perspective, claiming that future historians will consider it a landmark in India's continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage, PTI reported.

In her address to the nation on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, she said that the Ram temple will be marked in history as "India's continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage" and as a grand edifice, giving a befitting expression not only of people's faith but also as a testament to people's enormous trust in the judicial process.

"The construction of the temple commenced after the due judicial process and the decision of the highest court of the land. Now it stands as a grand edifice, giving a befitting expression not only of people's faith but also as a testament to people's enormous trust in the judicial process," she said.

Also, while praising the construction of Ram Temple, she made references of the Consitution as well as democracy. Invoking BR Ambedkar and his role in framing the Constitution, she said democracy implies a diversity of culture, beliefs and practices. Celebrating diversity implies equality, which is upheld by justice.

"Freedom is what makes it all possible. The totality of these values and principles is what makes us Indian," Murmu said.

In her speech, the president spoke on various issues including the welfare schemes initiated by the government and said it will be a proud day for the nation when it will be among those countries where homelessness "is a rarity".

She also touched on the conflicts that have emerged in several parts of the world and stressed at finding a way out in the light of reason.