Panaji, Aug 5 (PTI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that laying of foundation for a Ram temple in Ayodhya is like a dream coming true for devotees of Lord Ram.

In a video message, Sawant recalled leaders like L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, (late) Atal Bihari Vajpayee who had spearheaded the movement for the construction of the temple.

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"Several Ram bhakts have sacrificed their lives for this day. We are lucky to witness this day," he said.

State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane tweeted, "I extend my heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on laying the foundation stone of the grand Ram temple. A proud day for India".

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