Insta
‘Realisation Of A Dream’: Former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh Welcomes Supreme Court’s Verdict In Ayodhya Case
Kalyan Singh (PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images)
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, who was one of the pioneers of the Ayodhya movement, on Monday (11 November) welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute.
Talking to reporters, Kalyan Singh said with the decks finally cleared for construction of Ram temple, it was the realization of a dream for him.
"Everyone has welcomed and accepted the Supreme Court decision which is just and legal and all-inclusive. It has put an end to a 500-year-old dispute," he said.
He further said that the court had done the right thing by entrusting the construction of Ram temple to a trust.
Kalyan Singh, who was Chief Minister of UP when the Babri Masjid demolition took place, however, refused to take questions related to the Supreme Court's remarks about the demolition.
"I am facing a case of criminal conspiracy that is being probed by the CBI. Whatever I have to say, I will say before the court," he said.
Kalyan Singh, who retired from the post of Governor of Rajasthan in September, had earlier enjoyed legal immunity by virtue of his post. After his retirement as Governor, he was charged in the demolition case by the CBI court in Lucknow.
The BJP leader said he was looking forward to a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya and wanted the temple town to witness rapid development.
"Ram and roti (employment) should be linked so that everyone gets the benefit," he said.
Asked whether the BJP would derive political mileage from the issue, he said, "It is not a political issue, but a matter of faith and culture."
Kalyan Singh said he would visit Ayodhya, but the date and time is not yet decided.
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest
