LUCKNOW: Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday for introductory meeting with members of the Trust and discuss about his new responsibility. He was welcomed with a garland at the Ram temple premises.“After getting this new responsibility, I have reached Ayodhya for the first time. Let me first take charge, understand the scope of his work and then will share my plans for the temple administration and facilities for devotees,” Mishra said.
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He thanked the selection committee and the Trust for choosing him. He also attributed his appointment to the blessings of Lord Ram.Mishra said he felt grateful and fortunate to have received the opportunity to serve the nation twice in his life. He earlier served in the Indian Air Force and was involved in leading air operations during Operation Sindoor. He has now been given the responsibility of serving the Ram temple, its devotees and the organisation and administration of the temple.Meanwhile, BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh also congratulated Mishra on his appointment. Referring to Mishra’s role in Operation Sindoor, Singh said the circumstances in Ayodhya were different from those in which the former Air Marshal had worked earlier.“He has worked in Operation Sindoor and is said to have done good work. We congratulate him. But the situation here is different. There is a hidden enemy here, so he will have to remain cautious,” Singh said.
