B Town celebs laud Bhumi Pujan at Ram temple site

Mumbai: Hindi film industry celebrities Wednesday took to social media to laud the historic Bhumi Pujan performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the proposed Ram temple site in Ayodhya.

“Our dream of having the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya at the place of Ram’s birth, is at last being realised! After 500 years, thanks to Modi ji, the dream is becoming a reality. Our ancient civilisation & our culture is being showcased to the world. JAI SRI RAM!” tweeted actress and BJP MP Hema Malini from her verified account.

The digital team of actress Kangana Ranaut, which goes by the name Team Kangana Ranaut on an unverified Twitter account, wrote: “Shri Ram established highest standards of self sacrifice for the well being of others, only mortal bodies die qualities don’t die. Today Bharat is establishing Ram Rajya again the most glorious civilisation of all time where Ram is not just a King but a way of life. #JaiShriRam #RamMandirAyodhya.”

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted from his verified account: “May Lord Ram bless us with Peace Prosperity & Unity. #JaiShriRam #AyodhyaBhoomipoojan”

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri tweeted from his verified account: “This day has come after years of austerity, sacrifice and struggle. The contribution of religious warriors like you in this is amazing. We remain indebted to you. Jai Shree Ram. Dear Shri @narendramodi you were born to solve Bharat’s long pending problems. Sincere Thanks and congratulations for #RamMandirBhoomiPujan.”

Actress and BJP MP Kirron Kher posted from her verified Twitter account: “On the auspicious occasion of Bhoomipujan and foundation stone of the grand temple at the birthplace of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram ji, let us celebrate, light a lamp and celebrate Diwali. #JaiShreeRam.”

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai tweeted on his verified account: “RAM MEANS GOOD SOUL SHRI RAM MEANS A MAN OF VIRTUOSITY and RIGHTEOUSNESS At all occasions. This is purely an awakening step today 4every Indian in form of bhavya RAM MANDIR Congratulations @PMOIndia @narendramodi n every virtuous leaders n people of INDIA.”

Television actor Nitish Bharadwaj shared from an unverified account: “12:44:08, a new era has dawned. Let this be an era of love, sacrifice, faith, harmony, Vachan Poorti (honouring one’s own word), Nyaay (justice) & Maryada (restraint in thought & actions). Let’s follow the ideals He established. #RamMandirAyodhya #RamTempleBhoomiPujan #RamMandir.”