Union Cabinet has decided to set up a trust for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. An announcement to this effect was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Modi said the trust has been named as Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Shetra. Prime Minister said that the land of around 67.703 acre will be transferred to the trust for the purpose. He said Uttar Pradesh government has agreed to give five acres of land to the Sunni Wakf Board as directed by the Supreme Court in Ayodhya matter.

Immediately after the House assembled for the day, Prime Minister Modi made the statement. Prime Minister said, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Shetra can take decision independently for the construction of the temple.

Prime Minister also hailed the maturity shown by the people of India after Ayodhya verdict. Prime Minister Modi said the people of India displayed remarkable faith in democratic processes and procedures.