Nov 9 is a landmark day: PM on Ayodhya verdict

November 09, 2019 18:13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation, his first, since the Ayodhya land dispute verdict this morning.

"The whole country wanted that the Ayodhya case be heard daily, which happened and today a verdict has been delivered. This case which was going on for decades has concluded finally. After the verdict, the way every section of society, of every religion, has welcomed it is a proof of India's ancient culture and tradition of social harmony.

"There is no place for fear in new India. The Supreme Court has shown the country that the most difficult of issues can be resolved under the law, under the Constitution.

"India is the world's largest democracy and today India has shown that democracy is alive and strong. The whole nation has accepted the verdict.

"Supreme Court listened to all the sides during the hearings of this case with utmost patience & it is a matter of happiness for the entire country that the decision came with the consent of all.

"9th November is the day the Berlin Wall fell. On 9th November today the Kartarpur corridor has opened and on this day the Ayodhya verdict has been delivered. The message of 9th November is to unite, to join up and go ahead with all. It is the day to end all bitterness."

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