BJP president Nitin Gadkari said here on Thursday morning that his party would not politicise the Ayodhya issue.
“The BJP's stand is that a temple must be erected at the birthplace of Lord Ram. It is a symbol of faith and devotion of crores of people of this country. We wish this temple is constructed through cooperation and discussion and in a spirit of brotherhood,” he told reporters ahead of the Ayodhya verdict.
To a question on the BJP's raison d'être (reason for existence) sans Ayodhya, he said: “I appeal to you that this is not a political issue… A solution should be found through cooperation, brotherhood and mutual consent. One of the solutions is a legal solution and so there is the High Court verdict. We should wait for the verdict. We should rise above politics and think of the issue. The BJP does not want to play politics with this issue.”
Asked about the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's decision to mobilise people for a temple movement, he said: “The VHP will clarify what it wants to do. I have presented the BJP's stand before you.”
Keywords: Ayodhya verdict, Babri demolition
Not even 2% people of this country are emotional about Ram or his birthplace. If it is there its OK. Even if it is not there, its not going to make a big difference.
Pl remember Ram is not very popular in States like Kerala, Tamil nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, W Bengal and Nort east states. What is this big fuss about? Let us make a hospital. Except for some dudes from setups like RSS, VHP nobody will raise an eyebrow.
So why does a political party even have an opinion on this "issue"? Are we being taken for fools here?
The Ramjanmabhoomi movement is not merely to build a temple. Its reach, its vision and its depth go beyond the temple. It was aimed at the reassertion of Dharma in the society. It is to undo the wrongs, the distortions and the humiliations that this great civilization has undergone for centuries now.
In my opinion,the problem can be overcomed by making a hospital in that place which will go in for of either side.
Alright, now that BJP won't play Hindu card, we may actually win in next election.
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