Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla is as significant as Aug 15, 1947, says Tamil Nadu Guv RN Ravi
Chennai, Jan 22: The Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya is as significant as August 15, 1947, and heralded the cusp of a change of an era towards Ram Rajya and national development, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi said on Monday.
Describing the grand event as a "once in a lifetime experience", he said the arrival of Ram Lalla heralded the cusp of a change of an era. "And I would say this day is as significant as the 15th of August 1947 when we became independent from foreign control. The alien powers which colonised us left," Ravi said addressing an event "Chennayil Ayodhya" here.
The day marked the beginning of Ram Rajya which has always been a dream and figured prominently when the Indian constitution was framed. "We all had a dream to establish Ram Rajya after the British left. It was with that dream in mind that at the beginning of our original Constitution, the painting of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam figured," the Governor said.
Though the painting was removed, Ram has returned today for the people to begin a journey toward Ram Rajya, Ravi said and emphasised that Sri Ram and Bharat were inseparable as none could imagine a Bharat without Him.
His presence could be felt throughout the length and breadth of the country, carnatic music, and even in Bharatanatyam. Everyone including the person (rationalist Periyar E V Ramasamy) who launched a crusade against Sri Rama has Ram in his name, he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been trying to establish the groundwork for Ram Rajya in the country.
"There are forces which still believe in divisions in terms of race, religion, and language. They keep splitting the society for selfish purposes... we will overcome these forces," the Governor said without naming anyone.
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India achieves major milestone in wind energy; capacity now 56 gigawatts: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): India has achieved a major milestone in wind energy, with the country's wind energy generation capacity exceeding 56 gigawatts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.
In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also said the country must save electricity and adopt clean energy.
“India recently achieved a major milestone in wind energy. India's wind energy generation capacity has now exceeded 56 gigawatts. In just the past year, nearly 6 gigawatts of new capacity have been added,” he said.
Underlining that solar and wind energy are essential for India's development, Modi said, “It is not just about the environment; it is about securing our future, and we all have a role to play in it.”
On April 22, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said that India has recorded its best-ever year in wind energy capacity addition, with a historic 6.1 GW added during 2025-26.
India currently ranks fourth globally in wind energy, with more than 56.1 GW installed capacity and an additional 28 GW under implementation.
Emphasising the vast untapped potential of the sector, Joshi highlighted that India's wind energy potential at 150 metres hub height is estimated at nearly 1,164 GW.
He expressed confidence that with sustained efforts, the country will achieve 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, contributing significantly to the net-zero target by 2070.
Joshi also underlined that wind energy plays a critical role in stabilising India's energy system, particularly due to its peak generation during evening and night hours, which aligns with high demand periods.
He noted that nearly 45 per cent of wind power generation occurs during peak demand hours, making it a vital complement to solar energy.
