Indian Railways’ special ‘Aastha’ train carrying 2,000 pilgrims flagged off from Goa to Ayodhya
A special “Aastha” train, carrying approximately 2,000 pilgrims bound for Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated from Goa. The flagging off ceremony, held on Monday evening at Thivim railway station in North Goa district, saw the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, state BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade, and other MLAs. Chief Minister Sawant expressed his excitement about the journey, stating that the entire Goa Cabinet will visit the Ram Mandir on February 15.
He emphasised the significance of the event for the people of Goa, highlighting the opportunity for the entire community to visit Ram Lalla together for the first time. Expressing gratitude, Sawant thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for realising this long-awaited journey for the people of Goa.
