Chandigarh, January 21– Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal participated as the Chief Guest in the Shobha Yatra held in Panipat on the eve of 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony  to be held in Ayodhya on January 22.

Speaking at the occasion, CM stated that today the whole world is expressing faith in Lord Ram in one voice. During the programme CM announced that the Gohana intersection in Panipat to be named Shri Ram Chowk, and the Railway Road intersection to be named Maharshi Valmiki Chowk.

In the last 10 years, good governance has been practiced, and the concept of Ram Rajya is now prevalent not only in the whole country but also in the states. He stated that those who obstruct the construction of Ram's temple and disrespect him will face consequences. He urged people to watch the online programme of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22 and celebrate it as a festival, like Diwali.

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal emphasized the need to incorporate the principles and values that Shri Ram established in his life. On this occasion, the famous singer Kailash Kher presented a Vibrant and Spellbinding Performance.

MP, Karnal, Sh. Sanjay Bhatia, thanked all the religious and social organizations for their support in organizing the Shobha Yatra. He appreciated the cooperation of various political parties, who, rising above party politics, participated in the program.

On this occasion, Rajya Sabha, MP, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, MLA, Sh. Pramod Vij, MLA, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, DC, Dr. Virendra Kumar Dahiya, Municipal Commissioner, Sh. Rahul Narwal, Police Commissioner, Sh. Ajit Singh Shekhawat, ADC, Sh. Veena Hooda besides other senior officers were present.