VHP asks govt to stop destroying Ramsethu, threatens agitation

New Delhi, May 23 (UNI) The national governing body of the VHP today passed a unanimous resolution asking the government to immediately stop 'dismantling' of the Ram Setu at Rameshwaram and declaring it an 'ancient monument'.

The resolution, passed at the two-day meet of the NGB, also warned the government against the move to destroy country's heritage and said a nationwide movement would be launched to protect the Ramsethu.

The government should declare the Ramsethu as an ancient monument under the 'Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1959' respecting the traditional values and monuments of the Hindus, he added.

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