Reacting to RSS’ allegation that the Ayodhya issue was being delayed, BJP national secretary Ram Madhav said on Saturday, 3 November, that Hindus were getting “anxious” over the construction of Ram temple.
Madhav’s statement comes a day after Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi alleged that Hindus were “insulted” that the Supreme Court did not consider Ayodhya issue a priority.
Madhav told news agency ANI:
Union Minister PP Chaudhary also said that a law can be made so the Ram temple can be constructed.
On Friday, 2 November, Joshi had said Hindus were feeling "insulted" by the Supreme Court's declaration that the Ayodhya issue is not a priority and insisted that an ordinance would be needed if all options run out.
After a three-day RSS conclave in Maharashtra, its general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi said the organisation "will not hesitate to launch an agitation for Ram temple, if needed, but since the matter is in the Supreme Court, there are restrictions."
Addressing the media, Suresh Joshi, general secretary of RSS, said that the court needs to think over the delay in giving verdict on the Ayodhya title case dispute.
“Some things need to be dealt with patiently. The government works in accordance with both courts and constitution. But I also request the courts to think over this. Demand for temple has been there. But the delay is only hurting sentiments,” said Joshi.
RSS’ comments come in the backdrop of the 29 October order on the Ayodhya title suit case, which adjourned the matter until January.
Joshi said that an ordinance for the matter should be brought in if need be.
“Making laws, bringing ordinances is the government’s job. If there is no option left, an ordinance should be brought in,” he said.
Asked if anything was discussed with Bharatiya janata Party President Amit Shah, who met with the rank and file of RSS on Friday morning, Joshi said that the issue was discussed but he cannot divulge any details.
Joshi also said that if need be, the RSS will launch a 1992-like mass movement to push their demand.
“Lord Ram is in everybody’s hearts but he manifests only via temples. We want the temple to be built. There are some hurdles in the way and we expect the court to understand Hindu sentiments,” said Joshi.
Commenting on whether he would try to gather support from other parties for an ordinance, particularly the BJP and Shiv Sena, Joshi said that the RSS considers all those who are demanding the temple to be on its side.
“BJP and Shiv Sena should speak for themselves. But all those who are pushing for it, we consider them to be on the same page. We expect them all to support us. As long as the court does not give its verdict, it'll be difficult for the government to decide on anything,” he said.
Speaking on the Ram Mandir, Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made a plan for Ayodhya for sure.
“Along with being the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath is also a very big saint. He has certainly made a plan for Ayodhya. Let Diwali come, wait for the good news. It’ll be apt if the Chief Minister reveals the plan himself,” Pandey said.
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