The Supreme Court, in its historic judgement on the decades-old land dispute in Ayodhya, said that it will be given to a government-run trust for the building of a temple and a five-acre “suitable” plot will be given for a mosque. Following the top court’s decision, political and religious leaders welcomed the Ayodhya verdict and appealed for peace.
Ayodhya Verdict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the verdict should not be taken as someone’s win or loss. He tweeted, “The Honourable Supreme Court has given its verdict on the Ayodhya issue. This verdict shouldn’t be seen as a win or loss for anybody. Be it Ram Bhakti or Rahim Bhakti, we must strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Bhakti. May peace and harmony prevail!”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took to Twitter for the same. He wrote, “The judgment on Ayodhya is historic. The judgement will further strengthen India’s social fabric. I urge everyone to take the verdict with equanimity and magnanimity. I also appeal to the people to maintain peace and harmony after this landmark verdict.”
Home Minister Amit Shah also welcomed the Ayodhya verdict and said that the order will prove to be a milestone and further strengthen India’s unity and integrity.
Politicians Appeal For Peace After Big Judgement
In a series of tweets, Mr. Shah appealed to all communities and religions to accept the decision of the top court with ease and remain committed to ”Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat” (one India, great India).
He wrote, “I am confident that this landmark judgment given by the Supreme Court will prove to be a milestone in itself. This decision will further strengthen India’s unity, integrity, and great culture.”
Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the party respects the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya case. He said, “It is the responsibility of each one of us to reaffirm our tradition of mutual respect and unity among all that has defined our society through the ages.”
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also called for peace and harmony after the Ayodhya verdict. She wrote in her tweet, “The Supreme Court has given its verdict on the Ayodhya issue. All the parties, communities and citizens should respect the decision and ensure that harmony is maintained. We need to be united and keep the relations cordial and strong.”
Welcoming the decision, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said everybody should now forget the dispute, which had continued for many decades, and work together to build a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya. He said, “We wanted the issue to end, this has happened. All sides (of the case) were evaluated and truth and justice have been highlighted.”
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, “We welcome the Supreme Court judgement on Ayodhya which ended the decades-old dispute. I appeal for peace and harmony.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed to people to “maintain peace and harmony” shortly after the Supreme Court delivered its verdict in the decades-old case. He said, “As people of this democratic country all should accept the decision taken by the Supreme Court on Ayodhya. We all have faith in the judiciary. People should maintain peace and harmony.”
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Ayodhya verdict said, “Supreme Court’s judgement should be welcomed by everyone, it will be beneficial for the social harmony. There should be no further dispute on this issue, that is my appeal to the people.”
Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti tweeted after the verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute case, “The divine judgement of the Supreme Court is welcome. A tribute to all those who laid down their lives for this work and a tribute to Advani Ji, under whose leadership all of us put our best at stake for this great work.”
Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia appealed that all should accept the decision with patience and seriousness and maintain harmony. He tweeted, “I respect the verdict of the Supreme Court. All should accept the verdict with seriousness and patience. It is our collective responsibility to maintain harmony, brotherhood, and peace so that peace and harmony are maintained in the country which has strong foundations for it.”
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday tweeted, “Let us all wholeheartedly welcome the apex court verdict. This is neither a victory for anyone nor a defeat for anyone. Don’t react emotionally. Let harmony and peace prevail. #AYODHYAVERDICT #AyodhyaCase”
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath appealed that people should respect the Supreme Court’s decision and not be part of any festivity or protest. “Be wary of rumours and be alert,” he wrote on Twitter.
In Bengal, the Trinamool Congress leadership called for harmony and urged everyone to ensure that no untoward incident takes place in the wake of the verdict.
Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh said people should respect the top court’s judgment and maintain peace.
CPI(M) state secretary Surya Kanta Mishra said, “We appeal to everybody, all the Left and secular forces of Bengal in particular, to actively maintain peace, harmony, unity among the people.”
