BJP urges Muslims to help in temple construction

Ayodhya, Dec 6 (UNI) The BJP today exhorted the Muslim community to help in the construction of a grand temple at the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi complex here.

Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Katiyar said here by assisting in the construction of a Ram temple, Muslims would spread the message of brotherhood.

''Like every year, this time also the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) is observing the 14th anniversary of the demolition of the disputed structure as 'Shaurya Diwas'. But, there is no need for all this,'' the firebrand leader observed.

He added that the need of the hour is to kickstart the temple movement.

''October 30 and November 2 are more significant than December 6, since on the former days, innocent 'karyasewaks' were brutally fired upon under the Mulayam Singh Yadav regime,'' Mr Katiyar said.

Meanwhile, elaborate security arrangements have been made on the 14th anniversary of the demolition of the disputed structure.

While, VHP is celebrating the day as 'Shaurya Diwas', the Muslim organisations are observing the anniversary as 'Kala Diwas' (black day) to pray for the reconstruction of the demolished structure.

All meetings, conferences and speeches have been banned within the 1,500 metre radius of the makeshift temple 'Ramlala'.

UNI XC-ATI VS SB BS1701