Ayodhya and Delhi, January 30 – Tuesday etches itself in golden history as 350 devotees from the Muslim Rashtriya Manch completed a six-day padayatra from Lucknow to Ayodhya, led by forum convenor Raja Raees and provincial convenor Sher Ali Khan. After witnessing the divine Shri Ram Temple and Ram Lala, tears of pride welled up in the eyes of all devotees, with the name of Shri Ram resonating on their tongues.
Raja Raees and provincial coordinator Sher Ali Khan, accompanied by 350 Muslim devotees, embarked on a six-day padyatra from Lucknow to Ayodhya. During the journey, the Sita Rasoi of the Manch ensured excellent arrangements for refreshments and food. Covering approximately 150 kilometers between Lucknow and Ayodhya, the dedicated group stopped every 25 kilometers for nightly rest, persistently continuing their journey toward a new destination each morning. After six days of unwavering determination, devotees with worn-out shoes and weary feet finally stood before Shri Ram, experiencing the long-awaited darshan of their idol.
Media in-charge Shahid Saeed disclosed that the Muslim Rashtriya Manch team commenced their journey on January 25, walking 25 kilometers daily to reach Ayodhya. He shared that devotees considered this dignified darshan of Imam-e-Hind Ram as an enduring and cherished memory. The Muslim devotees conveyed a message of unity, integrity, sovereignty, and harmony from the Shri Ram Temple complex.
The Muslim Rashtriya Manch contends that the presence of so-called leaders like Asuddin Owaisi perpetuates the uneducated, oppressed, backward, poor, and unsafe condition of Muslims in the country. Manch convener Raja Raees, speaking within the temple premises after darshan of Ram Lala in Shri Ram temple, asserted that Ram is the ancestor of all.
Raja Raees and Sher Ali Khan emphasized that love for the country is half faith, and country and humanity take precedence over religion, caste, and creed. They stressed that no religion teaches criticism, mockery, or disdain for others. The Manch believes in the importance of respecting different religions, fostering unity, and participating in the joy and sorrow of fellow citizens to strengthen the culture of love and unity in the country.
