If needed, will opt for legislative route in parliament for construction of Ram temple: UP Deputy CM

Earlier he said that if the grand Ram temple was built, it will be a "true tribute" to VHP stalwart Ashok Singhal, Mahant Sri Ramchandra Das Paramhans.

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said if the need arose and there was no way out from the Supreme Court, then they would opt for the legislative route in Parliament for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. Speaking to ABP News over the matter, Maurya said that BJP is in support of building Ram Mandir in Aayodhya and is eagerly waiting for the order of the Supreme Court on this matter. He said that if there is no other way left and we have adequate strength in both Houses of Parliament, then they will opt for the legislative route in Parliament. The Ayodhya matter was being heard in the Supreme Court. "When such a need arises that there is no way out except bringing a Bill, I am fully confident that in such a situation and when we have adequate strength (in both Houses of Parliament), remember these two things", he said to media. Earlier, Maurya said if the grand Ram temple was built, it will be a "true tribute" to VHP stalwart Ashok Singhal, Mahant Sri Ramchandra Das Paramhans (former head of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas in Ayodhya) and karsewaks who sacrificed their lives. The Babri Masjid, built by Mughal emperor Babur in Ayodhya in 1528, was, on December 6, 1992, demolished by Hindu Karsevaks, claiming that the mosque was constructed after demolishing a Ram temple that originally stood there.