Rashtriya Swayam-sewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s support for a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya has evoked a sharp reaction from the Muslim clergy.
Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, Imam of Eidgah and a well known Sunni cleric, said. “It is not right to make such statements when the matter is in the Supreme Court. The mediation process is also on under the court supervision.
“Muslims are waiting for a decision and the Hindu leaders should also exercise patience. Such statements will only serve to create controversy and panic.” Shia cleric Maulana Yasoob Abbas said that since matter is sub-judice, leaders of both communities should refrain from making statements.