After much contemplation and amidst tight security, the Ayodhya verdict was finally announced by the Allahabad High Court on September 30, 2010 as the people of India waited with bated breath. With the majority agreeing on the decision that the 2.7 acre land will be split into 3 parts and distributed to all teh parties in dispute: the Ram Lalla idol to Ram, Nirmohi Akhara gets Sita Rasoi and Ram Chabutara, Sunni Waqf Board gets the rest.
Before the verdict was declared, the streets bore a deserted look as people preferred to stay indoors anticipating trouble. The verdict was on everyone's mind and every household was talking about the same thing. It was one of those few times when all of India concentrated on just one issue. Opinions differed to a large extent, as was expected. But speaking to those around, I got the feeling that more than deciding which religious party should win possession of the disputed land, people were more interested in getting it over with. The verdict had been postponed and shifted and delayed for way too long, with no solid results. Even if you see now, it's no ones' victory. No one won or lost. This seems like quite a fair verdict. But this also means that those not satisfied with the judgment can still appeal to the Supreme Court.
Most people I spoke to were of the opinion that instead of fighting over what was and whose land it is or whether a temple or mosque should be built, why can the land not be used for the good of everyone? Build a school or a hospital or a playground or an orphanage or old age home. Something that people can actually use for productive purposes. If the parties are so concerned about religion and God and His sentiments, then shouldn't they follow the principles, teachings and ideologies of their religion and concentrate on Humanity first?
If it were up to the people I'm pretty sure that a sensible decision would have been made. Not to say that the current verdict is not sensible. It was a much expected judgment and the judges have given a decision as best as they could.
Maybe this fight will never end. Maybe not everyone wants an end.
The verdict seems to be a fine balancing act by the Allahabad HC.....i've not seen the evidence so i can't comment on who the land should go to....but all in all the judgment has not castigated the kar sevaks for the demolition of the masjid which by far was the most despicable act.....EVER!!!!
ReplyDeletei know..in a sense justice has not been served..but well..the fight will go on..
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