Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the Deepotsav in Ayodhya set a new world record by lighting over 22 lakh diyas (earthen lamps). The event, held in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Hindu deity Ram, was dedicated to the devotees of Ram and celebrated the upcoming consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir. Adityanath praised the development efforts in Ayodhya, stating that over 170 projects worth around Rs 30,500 crore ($4.1 billion) are ongoing, with a total investment of Rs 50,000 crore ($6.8 billion) expected by January 22, 2023.

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