Nagpur :- In a representation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, the Confederation of All India Traders(CAIT) has urged that one of the greatest moment in Indian History, the consecration and inauguration of the Shri Ram Temple at Ayodhya is happening on 22nd January and to make the day lively for ever, it is prayed that 22 January be declared as Ram Rajya Diwas and a national holiday be declared.
In CAIT representation to PM Modi, its National President B C Bhartia & Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram is undoubtedly Bharat’s greatest King under whom the people of Bharat not only became prosperous and healthy but also established a deep sense of belief in religion and brotherhood. That period is revered as one of the greatest periods in Bharat’s Golden Sanatan History and since Shri Ram temple is being inaugurated on 22nd January, the day be considered as establishment of Ram Rajya and therefore declaration it as Ram Rajya Diwas & national holiday will meet the aspirations off the Country.
On the trade prospects arising out of consecration & inauguration of Shri Ram Mandir , the CAIT has already estimated a trade of Rs 50 thousand crores in the month of January which speaks the vibrancy of the event among the people of the Country.
Bhartia & Khandelwal said that the day of 22 January will certainly encourage people to adopt principles of Shri Ram in their life and will inspire the rule & the administration of the Country towards Ram Rajya and as such declaring 22 January as Ram Rajya Diwas will be most appropriate.
Bhartia & Khandelwal said that the entire trading community of India, who have always been at the helm of affairs when it comes to propagating the ethos and values of Sanatan Dharma are extremely upbeat, excited and full of enthusiasm to make this great day one to remember for times to come and therefore the CAIT is launching a multidimensional national campaign *Har Shahar Ayodhya-Ghar Ghar Ayodhya*!from 1st January to 22nd January during which a series of nationwide events beginning from 1st January is being launched by CAIT to ensure that Shri Ram’s consecration ceremony reaches the last mile of the country.
Both trade leaders informed that CAIT is launching a nationwide shop to shop campaign from 1st January in which trade leaders of local trade associations will move around shop to shop in markets and will present Shri Ram Flag,Shri Ram Patka, Shri Ram cap, Shri Ram Badge, stickers, posters & Shri Ram card. On the other hand trade associations across the Country will organise thousands of Shri Ram Sanvad, Shri Ram Chowki, Shri Ram Pheri, etc. on the appeal of Vishv Hindu Parishad and PM Modi, the traders & their employees will celebrate Diwali on mass scale on 22 January in markets across the Country and will lit Shri Ram Jyoti in their houses. Beside on 22 January, trade associations will make special arrangements of telecast of Ayodhya proceedings through LEDs erected at markets and other public places.
Bhartia & Khandelwal further informed that trade associations have been advised by CAIT to take out Shri Ram Shobha Yatra and a special campaign for giving Shri Ram Temple models to people as Gifts in commemoration of inauguration of Shri Ram Temple.
Bhartia & Khandelwal lauded PM Modi for playing an instrumental role in restoring the glory and pride of Sanatan Dharma and has etched his name as the greatest son of Sanatan Bharat which will be remembered for ages.
