Explorer

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar doesn't qualify to mediate in Ayodhya dispute: RV Vedanti

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 31 (ANI): Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ram Vilas Vedanti on Monday hit back at the Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar over his initiative to resolve the Ayodhya issue, stating that he "doesn't qualify" for it.

Speaking to ANI, Vedanti said, "How can someone, who has never been associated with the movement and never had darshan of the Ram Lalla, mediate on the matter of temple construction...we have gone to jail for it, faced house arrest and have been fighting court cases ...Sri Sri does not qualify to mediate on the matter. Lakhs have sacrificed for it, how can Sri Sri Ravi Shankar come in between? He has no right to mediate".

"We want Muslim religious leaders to come forward. We will sit together and discuss the issue...We want Hindus and Muslims together to find a solution to the dispute and that temple is constructed on the basis of mutual agreement," Vedanti said.

Vedanti's statement comes hours after Sri Sri Ravi Shankar came up with an initiative to resolve the Ayodhya issue and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the Babri Action Committee opposing an out-of-the-court settlement.

Earlier in the week, The Art of Living Foundation said that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been in touch with several imams and swamis, including Acharya Ram Das of Nirmohi Akhara, to help find an out-of-court settlement to the Ram Temple dispute.

Meanwhile, the AIMPLB too said that they do not favour arbitration and the dispute can only be settled through adjudication. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

BPSC Protest In Patna: Police Lathi Charge Aspirants Marching To CM House, Prashant Kishor Urges Dialogue
BPSC Protest In Patna: Police Lathi Charge Aspirants Marching To CM House, Prashant Kishor Urges Dialogue
179 Dead In South Korea's Worst Plane Crash, Bird Hit, Adverse Weather Likely Causes Of Muan Disaster — Updates
179 Dead In S Korea's Worst Plane Crash, Bird Hit, Adverse Weather Likely Causes — Updates
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev Blames Russia For Plane Crash, Alleges 'Cover-Up' Attempt By Moscow
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev Blames Russia For Plane Crash, Alleges 'Cover-Up' Attempt By Moscow
Akhilesh Yadav Claims ‘Shivling’ Beneath UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s Residence, Calls For Excavation — WATCH
Akhilesh Claims ‘Shivling’ Beneath CM Adityanath’s Residence, Calls For Excavation: WATCH
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

PM Modi Highlights Constitution's Legacy in 117th 'Mann Ki Baat' AddressAstrologer Dr. Niti Sharma Reveals: How Will 2025 Be for People with Life Path Number 1?New Year Prediction: Astrologer Dr. Niti Sharma Reveals What 2025 Has in StorePrediction 2025: A Year of Major Changes, Sun and Mars to Have Significant Impact
Embed widget