It also tried to invoke former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to make a place in UP polls to be held next year.

“We are committed to building a grand temple of Ram at Ayodhya. We rededicate ourselves to the cause of establishing a Ram rajya in Uttar Pradesh and the entire country,” Gadkari said, addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Executive Meet in Lucknow on Friday.

“The High Court verdict had said that the place which Hindus believe is the birthplace of Ram Lalla belongs to the Hindus,” he said.

Gadkari however sought the support of all sections of society for building a grand Ram temple.

Gadkari also tried to strike an emotional cord with the people and the party cadre by referring to contributions made by Vajpayee.

“I had met Vajpayeeji yesterday. He has represented Lucknow seat five times,” Gadkari said.