New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru and Kolkata ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple January 22.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the boarding pass for the maiden flight between Kolkata and Ayodhya, marking the commencement of air connectivity between the cities.
In a post on X, the Union Minister emphasised on the country “becoming established as an economic and spiritual power” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“Only a few days are left for the consecration of Lord Shri Ram and many historical works are being completed to establish Ayodhya as a religious capital,” he said.
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देश के 140 करोड़ लोगों की आशा और आस्था के प्रधानरक्षक श्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में भारत आज एक आर्थिक और आध्यात्मिक शक्ति के रूप में स्थापित हो रहा है। प्रभु श्रीराम के प्राण प्रतिष्ठा में बस कुछ ही दिन शेष हैँ और अयोध्या को धार्मिक राजधानी के… pic.twitter.com/VN5yErynzK
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) January 17, 2024
Scindia also noted that the newly-inaugurated Air India Express flights “will not only boost traffic between these three cities but will also provide a new energy to India’s economic, social and cultural power”.
He further stressed on the progress and development taking place in Uttar Pradesh, saying that it is scaling unprecedented levels.
“We celebrated Diwali last November, followed by the second Diwali on December 3 when the election results were declared, and January 22 there will be a third Diwali not just for the entire country but for the entire world,” the Union Minister added.
On his part, Yogi thanked Scindia for the launch of the new air service and for “all possible support with special focus on the air connectivity of Uttar Pradesh”.
In a post on X, Air India Express said: “#DilYePukare, ab #SaryuKinare! We are proud to have started our inaugural direct flights to Ayodhya from @aaikolairport and @BLRAirport today, along with our daily direct flights from @DelhiAirport.
#DilYePukare, ab #SaryuKinare! ☀️ We are proud to have started our inaugural direct flights to Ayodhya from @aaikolairport and @BLRAirport today, along with our daily direct flights from @DelhiAirport. Thank you @MoCA_GoI, @JM_Scindia and @CMOfficeUP for the support and… https://t.co/XukuUSjtm2
— Air India Express (@AirIndiaX) January 17, 2024
“Thank you @MoCA_GoI, JM_Scindia and @CMOfficeUP for the support and encouragement..”