Raising the Ram Temple issue BJP Rajya Sabha member Vinay Katiyar appealed to the Government to bring legislation in Parliament for construction of Ram Temple at Ayodhya to “satisfy Rambhakts who had fought for the issue”.
“It’s high time the Central Government brings a Bill for construction of Ram Temple in lok Sabha. We have a majority there. At least Rambhakts should see that something is being done on the matter. If land Acquisition Bill can be brought in lok Sabha..why not a Bill for construction of Ram Temple,” he asked while talking to reporters here on Wednesday.
He said that Rambhakts have made a lot of sacrifices for construction of Ram Temple. We will go to any extent to fulfil the aspirations of people. We will not let anyone forget the matter,” he said.
Katiyar said that a breakthrough was almost achieved during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s time. The present Government should tread on his line and start negotiations with Muslims. “At least some beginning should be made. One year has passed but nothing has been done. I hope the Government is not ignoring the matter but it is our responsibility to remind the Government about this commitment,” he said.
The BJP leader did not forget to mention the Godhra attack and the Gujarat riots, saying that Ayodhya issue is directly related to these incidents. “I was one of them who started the Ram Temple agitation so I am responsible to remind people about it.”
Katiyar further said that when the Allahabad High Court has already delivered the judgement on the title suit accepting the claim of the Hindu organisations then there should be no problem for the Central Government to move ahead on the matter even if the issue is pending before the Supreme Court.