With the elections round the corner, the issue of construction of a Ram temple has gained momentum in the recent past
The Vishva Hindu Parishad's (VHP) international working president, Alok Kumar, sought to clarify the Hindu outfit's position on Sunday after reports surfaced that it would support Congress if the party's manifesto promised the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Clarifying their stand, Kumar said, "In the last few days we have met various MPs of different parties to seek their support on Ram Janmabhoomi legislation. We request all political parties to include support to the issue in their manifesto and the parties who do it, we will welcome and thank them. But, it does not mean we will support the parties, not the least, Congress."
Kumar had reportedly said earlier that if the Congress party includes the construction of Ram Mandir in its election manifesto, they may consider backing the party. However, after the report gained traction, he issued a clarification on Sunday that the outfit had no inclination towards the Congress. "We would prefer that this matter becomes a matter of national consensus, he added.
With the elections round the corner, the issue of construction of a Ram temple has gained momentum in the recent past. A number of organisations and political parties have been mounting pressure on the Centre to initiate construction of the temple in Ayodhya- the birthplace of Lord Ram.
On January 2, Kumar had said Hindus could not wait "till eternity" for a court decision on the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Supreme Court recently fixed January 29 as the next date for hearing in the case.
Meanwhile the nine foot tall temple model constructed out of mango wood and plywood installed at the VHP Pandal in sector 14 of the ongoing Kumbh Mela is drawing many visitors at the fair.
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