I stand vindicated: Advani on Ayodhya verdict

November 09, 2019 19:00

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch Lal Krishna Advani and the most prominent figure of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement issues the following statement on the Supreme Court's verdict in the Ayodhya land dispute case:

'I join all my countrymen in wholeheartedly welcoming the historic judgment delivered by the five-member Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court today in the Ayodhya matter.

'I stand vindicated, and feel deeply blessed, that the Supreme Court has given its unanimous verdict paving the way for the construction of a magnificent temple for Lord Ram at Ram Janmabhhomi in Ayodhya.

'This is a moment of fulfilment for me because God Almighty had given me an opportunity to make my own humble contribution to the mass movement, the biggest since Indias Freedom Movement, aimed at the outcome which the Supreme Courts verdict today has made possible.

'I have always stressed that Ram and Ramayana occupy an esteemed place in Indias cultural and civilisational heritage and Ram Janmabhoomi holds a special and sacred place in the hearts of crores of our countrymen in India and abroad.

'Therefore, it is gratifying that their belief and sentiments have been respected.

'I also welcome the apex courts decision that five acres of land be given at a prominent place for the building of a mosque in Ayodhya.

'Today's judgement is the culmination of a long and contentious process that played itself out in various forums -- both judicial and non-judicial in the past many decades.

'Now that the prolonged Mandir-Masjid dispute in Ayodhya has come to an end, the time has come to leave all contention and acrimony behind and embrace communal concord and peace.

'Towards this end, I appeal to all sections of our diverse society to work together to strengthen Indias national unity and integrity.

'In the course of the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement, I had often stated that the true purpose of constructing a Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is to construct a magnificent Rashtra Mandir -- building India as a strong, prosperous, peaceful and harmonious nation with justice for all and exclusion of none.

'Let us rededicate ourselves to that noble mission today. '

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