TLI Staff
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Saturday has given the disputed land in Ayudhya to Hindus, and directed the centre to allot an alternate 5 acre land to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque. The apex court said the mosque should be constructed at a “prominent site”.
In a unanimous judgement, a 5-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, and also comprising of Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer, said possession of the disputed land rights will be handed over to the deity Ram Lalla, who is one of the three litigants in the case. The possession however will remain with a central government receiver. The SC directed the cenre that a trust should be formed within three months for the construction of the temple.
The SC upheld the ASI report, which concluded that a temple existed at the dispute site.
Here’s what PM Narendra Modi tweeted post the decision:
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2019
The reactions have been pouring in from all quarters after the historic decision by the Supreme Court.
AIMPLB (All India Muslim Personal Law Board) member Zafaryab Jilani has said they are not satisfied with verdict and will seek for a review.
“The order has a lot of contradictions. 5 acre of land has no value for us. We are not satisfied with the verdict and will look for a review,” said Zafaryab Jilani, Sunni Waqf Board lawyer.
“The judgment is against our expectations. We presented solid evidences to prove our stance. Our legal committee will review the judgment. We have sincerely tried to fulfill our responsibility to restore the demolished #BabriMasjid”: GS of @AIMPLB_Official
“Supreme Court’s verdict has come, we are in favour of the construction of Ram Temple. This judgement not only opened the doors for the temple’s construction but also closed the doors for BJP and others to politicise the issue,” said Randeep Surjewala, Congress.
“I welcome the Supreme Court verdict which is in keeping with the sentiments of millions of Hindus and also the country. The parth for construction of Ram temple is now clear,” said Mahant Narendra Giri, head of the All India Akhara Parishad.
“We respect the verdict of the apex court. We will wait for the opinion of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and then study the verdict in detail in legal terms, said Maulana Yasoon Abbas, spokesperson, All India Shia Personal Law Board”
“After hearing the arguments of all the parties, the five judges of the SC bench gave their verdict unanimously. We welcome the decision of the Supreme Court. Today the SC gave the decision after several decades of controversy. The years-old dispute ended today, I appeal to all to maintain peace and harmony,” Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
Only when Lord Rama wanted the green light for re-building the temple is being given. Jai Shri Ram,” said Subramaniam Swamy, BJP Leader.
“It would have been justice if the SC had appointed one body to build both Mandir and Masjid in Ayodhya, a single body responsible for both,” said Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great grandson.
“Congratulations to the SC for this historic decision. The dispute that was there for many years has now been resolved. Justice delivered to all the parties, keeping in mind the sensitivity of the decision. Now there is no other issue left for discussion in the country. Now there will be discussion on development, the country will grow and progress. People will get new employment opportunities,” said Chirag Paswan, LJP chief.
“I wholeheartedly welcome the historic judgment of the Hon. Supreme Court. This has brought joy and relief to people of both communities from a long-standing dispute” said Sri Sri Ravishankar.
The SC verdict has taken social media by storm with hashtags like #AYODHYAVERDICT, #RamMandir, #AyodhyaJudgment, #JaiShriRam, #BabriMasjid, Supreme Court, Temple, #hindumuslimbhaibhai, #MandirwahiBanega trending on Twitter.
Here is what tweeple are saying
Please don’t call this a ‘balance’ verdict & please don’t praise the ‘maturity’ of ruling party politicians.
The #AYODHYAVERDICT is a message to the Muslim community that their claim over their property is not permanent & that there is no system of redressal for them.
— seemi pasha (@seemi_pasha) November 9, 2019
?? Hindus Got Ayodhya Land.
?? Muslims To Get Alternate Land In Ayodhya.Win Win Situation For Everyone ?
Maintain Peace & accept the decision with open arms??
Ram Mandir Issue is done. Hope government gives some attention to economy, unemployment etc. pic.twitter.com/aJhn0BvB2D— Mumin (@ImMumin) November 9, 2019
No better words possible for this landmark day. Much has already been lost in the name of God…no deity nor community desires any of that. May respect and harmony win biggest. #AyodhaVerdict https://t.co/hfhkJm5Jwy
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) November 9, 2019
Waqt lagta hai, par ho jaata hai. The Supreme Court has delivered it’s verdict on a longstanding dispute over land title. Respect the law, accept the verdict and ignore those who will try to gain political capital or TRPs from this. It really is time to move on.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) November 9, 2019
And finally some memes:
And the celebration begins here is the first visual. #AYODHYAVERDICT pic.twitter.com/h6ZhDoyndp
— P.O.O.J.A (@POOJA01432575) November 9, 2019
Guess who’s getting his own house?#AYODHYAVERDICT pic.twitter.com/KVHmkreNob
— Ishan Singh (@imishansingh) November 9, 2019