Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “Judgement Will Further Strengthen People’s Faith in Judiciary”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement regarding the monumental decision, saying the verdict will “reaffirm people’s faith in judicial process”. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court announced today that a Ram Temple will be constructed on the disputed 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya while a five-acre alternative plot will be given for a mosque.

PM Modi tweeted regarding the subject, “The Honourable Supreme Court has given its verdict on the Ayodhya issue. This verdict shouldn’t be seen as a win or loss for anybody. Be it Ram Bhakti or Rahim Bhakti, it is imperative that we strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Bhakti. May peace and harmony prevail!”

The Honourable Supreme Court has given its verdict on the Ayodhya issue. This verdict shouldn’t be seen as a win or loss for anybody.

Be it Ram Bhakti or Rahim Bhakti, it is imperative that we strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Bhakti.

May peace and harmony prevail!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also commended Indian citizens for maintaining calm and peace in the run-up of today’s verdict.

The calm and peace maintained by 130 crore Indians in the run-up to today’s verdict manifests India’s inherent commitment to peaceful coexistence.

May this very spirit of unity and togetherness power the development trajectory of our nation. May every Indian be empowered.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah also welcomed the judgment and called for peace and unity.

श्रीराम जन्मभूमि पर सर्वसम्मति से आये सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के फैसले का मैं स्वागत करता हूँ।

मैं सभी समुदायों और धर्म के लोगों से अपील करता हूँ कि हम इस निर्णय को सहजता से स्वीकारते हुए शांति और सौहार्द से परिपूर्ण ‘एक भारत-श्रेष्ठ भारत’ के अपने संकल्प के प्रति कटिबद्ध रहें।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 9, 2019

The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict. “We think it is unjust… We can’t consider this justice. We are not criticizing all parts of judgment,” Zafaryab Jilani said.

Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, the spiritual head of Ajmer dargah, welcomed the decision and appealed people to maintain peace and harmony. In a statement to the Press Trust of India, he said “We respect and accept the verdict. The judiciary is supreme and everyone should respect the decision. It is the time to present a united face before the world because entire world is looking at India today,”

The country is on high alert following the verdict. The five judges have also been provided with extra security to ensure their safety.

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