India, Sept. 2 -- After being appointed as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ram Temple by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday, retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra expressed his gratitude to Lord Ram, saying, "mai Shri Ram ka abhari hu" (I'm grateful to Lord Ram).

In his first reaction, while speaking to news agency ANI, Mishra said, "...I consider this a great fortune that they chose me from so many candidates. I also consider this the blessings of Lord Ram that after 43 years of service to the nation in the Air Force, He has given me the opportunity to serve Sri Ram Mandir and Sri Ram bhakts."

He further thanked the selection committee, the Trust and Lord Ram for being given this responsibility. "I...