VHP likely to resume Ram Mandir movement; calls meeting with 36 saints on Oct 5

As per sources, an announcement to commence Kar Seva is also likely.

VHP Chief VS Kokje/ PTI image

New Delhi: Vishwa Hindu Parishad is set to begin its movement for building of Ram Mandir in disputed Ayodhya starting October 5. As per sources, an announcement regarding the same is likely during a meeting which is going to take place between 11am and 4pm. As per sources, an announcement to commence Kar Seva is also likely. The VHP has called a meeting of its 36 saints to discuss the Ram Mandir issue, which is currently subjudice and is being heard by the Supreme Court. This comes days after Rashtriya Swamsewak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat made a statement on Ram Mandir where he pitched for an early construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Responding to a question he said, "Ram Mandir should be built at the earliest." He suggested that building of Ram Mandir would reduce tensions between Hindus and Muslims of the country. He also supported a dialogue on the issue but said a final decision rests with the Ram Mandir Samiti, which is spearheading the campaign for the construction of a Ram temple. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief said he would not know whether an ordinance on Ram temple could be promulgated as he is not part of the government. He said issues such as whether an ordinance can be issued and legal challenges to it will have to be looked into.