'Ram temple will be constructed but we'll abide by SC ruling'

December 30, 2015 00:22

Clarifying the Bharatiya Janata Party's stand on the issue of Ram Mandir construction in Ayodhya, Union minister Mahesh Sharma said his party and government had already given their opinion on the issue that people of the country want the temple to be constructed as soon as possible.

"We want Ram Mandir to be constructed, but we will be abiding by the order of the Supreme Court or will try to reach a mutual consent to construct the temple. That is why it's taking time," he said.

He, however, said, "A majestic museum is being constructed in Ayodhya, and the Central Government has announced a Rs. 170-crore project under which a circuit will display the entire chapter of Ram van gaman."

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