Muslims not scared, say won't leave Ayodhya as politicians rake up Ram Mandir issue


Lucknow, Nov 25(Zee News): Ayodhya has turned into a fortress as leaders of the Vishva Hindu Parishad and Shiv Sena converge in the city for a clarion call to build the Ram mandir. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has called for a Dharam Sabha on Sunday while Shiv Sena chief Udhav Thakarey is in Ayodhya for a 2-day visit to the city.

As saffron parties gather for the two big events, Muslims are feeling a bit restless but are unwilling to leave the city.

Babri mosque plaintiff Iqbal Ansari said that the Muslims of the city want peace. "What will happen if people converge in Ayodhya? People need to understand the problems of the city," he said.

  

Another resident Mohammad Iqbal said that the situation today is similar to what it was yesterday. He added that just because saffron parties have gathered in the city, they will not leave their home.

"Nothing will happen in Ayodhya. VHP members say that mandir will be built but never say when. This is just politics for votes. Ayodhya is a sensitive place and crowd of such a magnitude should not have been allowed to gather here. If they wanted to hold such a congregation, it should have been done outside the city," he said.

However, Mohammad Sadiq claimed that some Muslims are scared because they have seen what happened in 1990 and in 1992 after the Babri Masjid demolition. He also said that some families have sent their children away to stay with their relatives in other cities fearing for their safety.

Ahead of the Dharam Sabha, a pamphlet released by the VHP has raised the pitch for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. It reads "Saugandh Ram ki khaate hai, hum mandir bhavya banayenge (We pledge in the name of Lord Ram that we will build a grand temple for him)" and urges devotees to be a part of the movement.

The city is under multiple layers of security and drones have been deployed to keep an eye on possible mischief-mongers. A UP Police spokesperson said one additional DGP, one deputy inspector general (DIG), three senior superintendents of police (SSPs), 10 additional SPs, 21 deputy SPs, 160 inspectors, 700 constables, 42 companies of PAC, five companies of RAF, ATS commandos and drones have been deployed.

Ayodhya mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay said that adequate security arrangements were made by the police and district administration in the city. "As many as 13 parking slots have been provided for the event. No permission was given to the Shiv Sena by the government to hold a rally," the mayor said.

The organisers of the Dharam Sabha are claiming that more than 3 lakh devotees of Lord Ram are likely to arrive for the programme this Sunday.

  

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  • Das, Mysuru/Karnataka

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    We worship Lord Ram as the symbol of nobility, humility and compassion. A thought - is that the fact of forced temple construction, will not haunt a true follower of Lord RAM when he goes there to offer prayers? In this sort of conscience how one can offer prayers to Lord RAM??

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    Wait till SC gives verdict. Otherwise windup SC. Surely if this is the behaviour and attitude of Indians I doubt that God Ram will do something to save this country.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    We all ready to sacrifice for peace.we all ready to give up if peace will continue. but if your intention vote gain politics we will not allow now after election.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    Please don't turn Ayodhya into another Godhra ...

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    O Muslim unite unite . do not bend to these cheddis . bend only to the god who has created you if 313 can with stand the mighty armey these cheddis are nothing .

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  • Mohammed,Mangaluru, Mangaluru

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    True.. These human are nothing and the creator will show them the place where they should be... They killed so many innocent Muslims during their rule ... now again they came for repeating it..

    Let all Hindu Muslims and Christians unite to fight against these uneducated illiterate people to show them their right place...

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  • Sameer Abdul, Blore / Riyadh

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    Last time in 1990 Muslims were caught by surprise and were not prepared ....now we are for any outcome if they instigate.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    Just Slaughter Cows ...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Nov 25 2018

    We hope they dodn't burn Ayodhya ...

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