Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB/DC)
Udupi, Dec 2: Manjunath Swamy, a national leader of Vishwa Hindu Parishad has stoked controversy through anti-Muslim statement here at VHP Ram Mandir Janagraha Rally on Sunday, December 2.
Addressing the gathering Swamy said, "Janagraha rally is being organised across the nation demanding Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Hundreds of seers including Pejawar Swamiji are demanding it. A mosque is not the only place for Muslims to pray. Islam is not a religion. Quran is a manifesto of Islam. Muslims need not compulsorily go to a mosque. They pray in bus stands and even in toilets. Why do they need a mosque in Ayodhya," he asked.
He continued making anti-religion comment saying that a mosque is a place for terror activities. "Ram Mandir should be built. Kings have destroyed several temples to expand their kingdom. They had demolished temple and built a mosque in Ayodhya.
"Allahabad court has asked proof whether there was a temple in Ayodhya. Even the Supreme Court asked the same. Do we need such courts? It is a shame. Allahabad court verdict is wrong. Temple should be built in Ayodhya. The court has neglected the issue for long. If the court gives verdict in favour of building a mosque, we will not accept it. If the court is not with us, where should we go? Ram Mandir should become the ‘Rashtra Mandir’. The court is neglecting the feelings of crores of Hindus. We need Ram Mandir at any cost," he added.
His remarks came in the presence of MP Shobha Karandlaje, MLA Raghupati Bhat, Palimar seer and other right-wing leaders.