Ram Mandir Consecration: UN General Assembly chief hails 'auspicious day' as 'Second Diwali'

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. Upon arrival, Francis expressed his happiness as landed in India amid consecration ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple.

The UNGA President, who was received at the airport by India’s permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, said he is looking forward to discussing peace and progress in the country.

“Namaste, Bharat! Delighted to arrive in New Delhi on an auspicious day when the country is celebrating its ‘Second Diwali’. Looking forward to fruitful discussions over the next few days on Peace, Progress, Prosperity and Sustainability!” Francis expressed his feeling on X after arriving in India.

Namaste, भारत!