Sources from Ayodhya stated that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that Faizabad district will henceforth be known as Ayodhya. He said "Ayodhya is a symbol of our 'aan, baan aur shaan' (honor, pride and prestige)" in the pilgrim town, about 120 km from state capital Lucknow.
He said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram. Adityanath was speaking on the occasion of "Deepotsav" on Diwali eve that "Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya". Meanwhile he also announced setting up of a medical college in the name of King Dashrath, father of Lord Ram, in the district. Furthermore a section of the crowd was also heard chanting "Mandir ka nirman karao" (build a temple).
Adityanath said at the event at Katha Park which was also attended by South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook that "Deepotsav is about starting a new tradition”. Moreover several projects, including redevelopment and beautification of 'Ram Ki Paidi' and stoppage of sewage disposal in Saryu River, were launched at the event.
