New Delhi, November 09, 2019: With the Supreme Court set to deliver verdict in Ayodhya title suit, BJP President Amit Shah has convened an urgent meeting on Saturday morning on the issue.
Shah is expected to reach BJP headquarters by 10 a.m. He may also hold a press conference later in the day to spell out the party strategy. However, no final decision has been taken on that.
Meanwhile, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is also slated to reach the capital of India to keep a close watch on the unfolding situation.
The Ayodhya dispute that began way back in 1853 when the first incident of communal violence over the Ayodhya issue was recorded is expected to finally lay to rest on Saturday as the top court gives its final verdict.
For 29 years, after the Babri Masjid demolition, the case of the title suit — ownership of land — has been keenly contested in various courts and the issue has been driving the politics of the country in one way or the other.
Rattled by different stand of party leaders on abrogation of Article 370, the Congress is to formalize its strategy on the Ayodhya verdict with the Congress Working Committee (CWC) will meet on Saturday at 9 a.m.
The consistent official line of the party has been that the Congress wants everyone to abide by the apex court verdict.
“Contrary views are emerging within party. The leaders are desperate about the political fallout. But party managers want least damage this time. So a resolution may come to give clarity to all congressmen,” said a party leader.
Congress’ General Secretary in-charge of East UP, Priyanka Gandhi met state party leaders and discussed on how to tackle the verdict whichever way it goes. It was decided in the meeting that the party will not criticise the judgement as it has been maintaining that it will abide by the apex court verdict, sources said.
The party has also cautioned leaders not to make any comment that could damage the political prospects of the Congress.
All the political parties including the RSS has been appealing for calm. Union Minister of Minorit Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also initiated an interfaith dialogue, where leaders of RSS were also present. (IANS)
