Ayodhya Verdict highlights: With the decades-old battle coming to a close, Supreme Court sets the ball rolling for a new India
In a historic judgement, Supreme Court has given the disputed land to Hindus and a 5-acre alternative land to Muslim parties. Section 144 has been imposed in Uttar Pradesh and other parts of country including Mumbai, where it will be in place till 11 am tomorrow. Delhi Police has beefed up security across the national capital and asked its top officials to identify sensitive areas in the city for the deployment of additional force. A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, had reserved the judgement on October 16 after marathon hearing of 40 days. Stay tuned for more updates.
Stand vindicated, moment of fulfilment for me: Advani
BJP veteran LK Advani, the most prominent political face of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, on Saturday said the historic Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya issue has vindicated his stand and he feels deeply blessed over the verdict paving the way for construction of a magnificent Ram temple.
LK Advani: It is a moment of fulfillment for me because God Almighty had given me an opportunity to make my own humble contribution to the mass movement, the biggest since India\u2019s Freedom Movement, aimed at the outcome which SC's verdict today has made possible. #AyodhyaJudgmenthttps://t.co/3ri1Uuu74q