Ayodhya, India – In the aftermath of the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol, Ayodhya found itself grappling with significant challenges in crowd management as a sea of devotees thronged the gates of the Ram Mandir complex on Tuesday. The temple had opened its doors to the public following the consecration ceremony, marking a historic event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reports suggest that the Uttar Pradesh Police faced difficulties in controlling the overwhelming number of devotees who had queued up since late Monday night. The situation prompted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to express his displeasure with the administration and police, leading him to conduct an aerial survey to assess the crowd management efforts.

Approximately 2.5 to 3 lakh devotees managed to take darshan of Ram Lalla on Tuesday, with a similar number patiently awaiting their turn. Despite the deployment of over 8000 security personnel, including police and paramilitary forces, challenges persisted in ensuring a smooth flow of devotees.

Senior officials, including UP Principal Secretary Home Sanjay Prasad and Special DG Law and Order Prashant Kumar, were present inside the Ram Temple to monitor the situation closely. The sanctum sanctorum, or ‘Garbha Griha,’ hosted the presence of SSP (Ayodhya), Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner, and other senior officers to enhance arrangements.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya urged Ram Bhakts not to rush and emphasized the eternal presence of Ram Lalla at his birthplace. He assured devotees that all necessary arrangements had been made for darshan, encouraging patience and information gathering about the crowd.

As the grand event unfolded, the Chief Minister’s dissatisfaction with the crowd management efforts highlights the complexity of handling such massive gatherings. The local administration is tirelessly working to provide continuous darshan to the devotees, with hopes of overcoming the current challenges.

In the wake of these developments, the nation eagerly watches as Ayodhya navigates the post-consecration phase, striving to uphold the significance of this monumental occasion in India’s cultural and religious history.