Public Opinion On Ayodhya Case

While most of the respondents agreed that there should be peace and prosperity among people of both the religions, some came up with innovative and interesting solutions. 

 

R. K. Singh Advocate, Owner of Guardian Law Associates, described the Ayodhya matter as a “multifaceted issue” as far law and justice is concerned, with “too many layers into it”. He said, “The site should be handed over to the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India). Any judgment will lead to unnecessary conflict.  Keeping justice with larger sentiments in mind, the court should hand over the land to the ASI.”

 

Thoufeek Ahamed, a Partner at Gopal & Ahamed Advocates, Kerala, could not comment as he was about to attend a court proceeding, but added quickly, “Peace will prevail.”

 

Kumar V Jahgirdar, founder of CRISP-INDIA.ORG, disagrees with courts coming into the picture. He said, “The majority of the people in India are Hindus, so to avoid any confrontation, the plot should be handed over to the former and Muslim groups should be given compensation.” Jahgirdar stressed that a “humane solution was needed instead of a technical one.” He added, “The common man is not interested in all this, he needs the basics, Roti, kapda aur makaan.”

Prof. Subhash C Raina refused to comment saying, “The matter is sub-judice. Nobody should comment.”

 

The fate of the government controlled 2.77 acre property is unknown; the Muslims want the Baabri Masjid to be rebuilt, whereas the Hindus want the temple to be reconstructed.

 

Shameem, a Legal Manager at PepsiCo International, said, “The matter is going on and on for the last 60 years. If a solution had to emerge, it would have come many years ago. Considering the Ayodhya dispute as a ‘top priority’ both the parties should accept the HC judgement, whatever it is.” Shameem refutes an out-of-court settlement and believes that a mosque should come up. He said, “I was reading an article on the Hindu news paper sometime back and I believe that there are no solid evidence of any Hindu temple in the disputed spot.”

 

Ayodhya has witnessed bloodshed and hatred for centuries now. Less than 2 decades back, more than 2,000 people were killed in deadly riots, following the demolition of the Baabri Masjid. Do we really need another mosque or a temple… or peace?