Include Ram Mandir in manifesto and we'll support you: VHP's offer to Congress
January 20, 2019 13:10
In a warning to the BJP over the delay in construction of Ram Mandir, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has said it is open to backing the Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections if the party manifesto promises to build the temple in Ayodhya.
Speaking to the media during the Kumbh in Prayagraj, VHP executive vice-president Alok Kumar said, The Congress has closed all its doors for us, but if they open their doors and include the Ram Mandir in their manifesto, we may think of supporting the party.
Kumars statement came days before VHPs Dharm Sansad on January 31, during which right-wing outfits are likely to up the pressure on the BJP government at the Centre to bring in a legislation for Ram Temple.
We will seek blessings from seers and saints in the Dharm Sansad. We will also put forth the issue of Ram Mandir and seek advice from seers and saints. Only then will we decide our next move, Kumar said.
However, speaking to News18 on Sunday, Kumar claimed his statement has been overstretched. The VHP has met all political parties in the recent days and requested them to support the legislature if it comes up in Parliament. We believe that the temple issue should be a matter of consensus in the political field. We shall request all parties to include this in their manifesto. We will thank the parties that do it. However, that does not mean support to any party, its not our job and we do not do it, Kumar said.
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