The Hindu : Let them give reasons, says Kanchi Acharya

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Let them give reasons, says Kanchi Acharya

By K. Subramanian

Kancheepuram JULY 6. "Let them (All-India Muslim Personal Law Board) give the reasons for rejecting my proposals on the Ayodhya issue. I shall then respond on the matter," the Kanchi Sankaracharya, Sri Jayendra Saraswati, said here today.

Talking to presspersons, the Acharya said: "Last time, they rejected my proposals and then came back to me. I still hope that the issue will be solved through talks. I received information that the talks will continue on the issue with me after the `chathurmasya' period of two months from July 13'.

He said, "there should not be any ego problem on this issue. It has amounted to a conflict between prestige and faith. The issue must be solved through love and mutual understanding. The unity among Hindus and Muslims is most important."

The Acharya blamed a section of the media for causing a setback by giving an "undue twist" to a statement of his on the eve of the Muslim Board meeting.

``The mosque should be built where it is required. There are already 18 to 20 mosques in Ayodhya, of which prayers are offered in only eight and there is no need for more".

Asked whether the Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, had contacted him, he said: "What has he to do with this?" He refused to give details of his proposals.

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