Pithoragarh, Jan. 16 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ending the long wait for a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

He made the remarks after headlining a roadshow, which started at Surendra Singh Baldiya Sports Stadium and culminated at Dev Singh Maidan in Pithoragarh.

Locals in their thousands, including public representatives, advocates, ex-servicemen and people from across the state extended a hearty welcome to CM Dhami and joined the roadshow as it snaked through Clock Tower Takana, Gupta Tiraha, Kemu Roadways Station on its way to Dev Singh Maidan.

Acknowledging the warm public reception amid drumrolls, the playing of musical instruments and the performance of folk dance forms such as...