Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ayodhya for the first time since the historic Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan in 2020. He inaugurated the Airport and the newly constructed Ayodhya Dham Railway Station. During his visit, he also took part in a public roadshow and participated in the inauguration of Ram Mandir. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that 255 km out of the 272-km rail link has been completed. The visit is seen as a milestone in the development of Ayodhya as a modern pilgrimage destination.