Nitish emphasised the religious significance of both Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, and Punoura Dham, and also urged the Prime Minister to expedite the construction of the Ram-Janaki Marg connecting the two locations.

The Bihar government has been developing Punaura Dham Janki Mandir, a Hindu pilgrimage site, in Sitamarhi district that is considered the birthplace of the goddess Sita.

Vande Bharat Train: "I request you for the introduction of another Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi. The Ministry of Railways should be duly instructed in this regard," Nitish Kumar wrote in his letter to the PM Modi.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Vande Bharat service between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to introduce a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi so that pilgrims get better rail connectivity between the two holy towns.