Credit For Ayodhya Ram Mandir Should Be Given To Those 'Who Brought Down Mosque': BJP's Uma Bharti

BJP leader Uma Bharti claimed the Ram Janmabhoomi campaign was a "500-year struggle" and that no single person should be given complete credit for its achievement.

BJP Leader Uma Bharti.

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As the major consecration event in Ayodhya approaches, senior BJP leader Uma Bharti, who was in the forefront of the Ram Temple campaign, said credit should go first and foremost to the countless Kar Sevaks who gave their life during the Ram Janmabhoomi fight. Speaking with news agency ANI on Sunday, the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and saffron veteran claimed the Ram Janmabhoomi campaign was a "500-year struggle" and that no single person should be given complete credit for its achievement.

"This movement lasted over five centuries. It was the only such movement in the country, which was carried forward over 500 years, and ended up being successful. No one should get sole credit for it. So, I feel that the credit first and foremost should be given to those who brought down the (Babri) mosque. No survey would have been possible had that structure had not been brought down. The survey took place and the Supreme Court accepted its findings," Bharti informed ANI.

Remembering late former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Ashok Singhal's efforts to unify the Kar Sevaks around the temple cause and bring the campaign forward, Bharti stated: "Next, in order, credit should also go to Ashok Singhal, who took the movement to the next level. It was under his leadership and in line with his vision that we plunged headlong into the Ram Jamnabhoomi Movement. Credit is also due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath for taking the movement to its logical end. However, as I said, the majority of the credit should be given to those who sacrificed their lives for the cause."

The Ram Temple's opening on January 22 will bring dignitaries and people from all walks of life, and preparations are well underway. 

On January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the installation of Ram Lalla's idol at the magnificent shrine. 

The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has chosen to enthrone Ram Lalla in the Ram Temple's sanctum-sanctorum at noon on January 22. 

Ayodhya, Lord Rama's birthplace, carries significant spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the people.