Wellington: The Trade Minister of New Zealand, Todd McClay, has conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the Indian diaspora in New Zealand and around the world on the occasion of the Prana Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. McClay expressed his best wishes for this significant achievement and acknowledged the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“I wish to offer my very best wishes to all Indians in New Zealand and diaspora all around the world for such a significant achievement (Prana Pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple),” said McClay, highlighting the importance of the occasion.
Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his friendship with New Zealand, McClay noted that PM Modi was the first world leader to congratulate Christopher Luxon when he was elected Prime Minister. He repeated his congratulations, emphasising the significance of the achievement for all Bharatiyas.
“We look very much forward to working so very closely together. Congratulations on what is a significant achievement for all Indians,” he added.
A day ahead of the Prana Pratishtha ceremony, several sitting ministers in New Zealand sent congratulatory messages to PM Modi, saying it was his leadership that made the construction of the Ram Temple possible after a prolonged wait of 500 years.
New Zealand’s Minister for Ethnic Communities, Melissa Lee, credited PM Modi’s leadership and work for the realisation of the Ram Mandir. Additionally, Minister for Regulation David Seymour conveyed his congratulations, stating, “Jai Shri Ram… I wish to congratulate everyone in India, including PM Modi, as it was his leadership that made this construction (Ram Temple) possible after 500 years. The temple is majestic and built to last another 1000 years.”
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