Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 18 (PTI) The BJP in Kerala on Thursday urged the CPI(M)-led Left government to declare a holiday for its institutions on January 22, due to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.

BJP state chief K Surendran said the state government should emulate the model of the Centre, which has declared a holiday for its institutions till 2.30 pm on January 22.

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Describing the Ayodhya Temple as the pride of the nation, he said Lord Rama is the role model of the country in terms of governance.

In a statement, he further said that the consecration day is a moment being awaited by lakhs of devotees in the southern state.

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Lord Rama and the epic Ramayana have a special place in the hearts of Malayalees, Surendran said, adding that the state government should respect the sentiments of believers.

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