The Government has appealed to all sections of society to maintain peace and order after the verdict by the Allahabad High Court on Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid case. The judgment is expected on 24th of this month. The Union Cabinet which met in New Delhi on Thursday adopted a resolution to this effect. Giving details of the resolution, Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ambika Soni said, the judgment needs to be treated with utmost respect.Mrs. Soni said, there should be no attempt by any one section of people to provoke the other or indulge in any expression of emotion that would hurt the feelings of the other people. The resolution calls for ensuring highest traditions of Indian culture and respect for all religions.The appeal came a day before the Special Bench of the High Court meets to make a last ditch effort to find an amicable solution to the Ayodhya case. Top leaders of RSS and VHP today held a marathon meeting in Delhi to discuss the issue and decided not to adopt a hard-line posture, if the decision goes against construction of a temple at the disputed site. They favoured an amicable solution. Meanwhile, leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband appealed to the people to respect the verdict. Supporting the view of Deoband, Uttar Pradesh Imams' Organisation President Mufti Zulfikar Ali said, they should respect the verdict and if any party is not satisfied with the judgment, it could appeal to the Supreme Court.
News On AIR | September 17, 2010 1:56 PM
Government appeals for peace and harmony on Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict