CM BSY urges people to 'wholeheartedly welcome' SC verdict

Bengaluru: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday urged people of the state to “wholeheartedly welcome” the Supreme court verdict in the sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case, and not to react “emotionally.”

He said the judgement is neither a victory nor a defeat for anyone.

“Let us all wholeheartedly welcome the apex court verdict. This is neither a victory for anyone nor a defeat for anyone. Don’t react emotionally. Let harmony and peace prevail. #AYODHYAVERDICT #AyodhyaCase” Yediyurappa tweeted.

The Supreme Court on Saturday cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya and directed the Centre to allot a 5-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.

The top court said the mosque should be constructed at a “prominent site” and a trust should be formed within three months for the construction of the temple at the disputed site, where many Hindus believe Lord Ram was born.

The Chief Minister had earlier asked people to accept the court verdict with “equanimity”, and maintain peace and harmony in the society.

“As the supreme Court gives its verdict on #Ayodhya case today, let us accept it with equanimity.