Reactions on Ayodhya Verdict

* It is a landmark judgement. This will strengthen the social fabric of the country, this is my faith. I appeal to all to maintain peace and to welcome the decision.

— Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

* I welcome the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on the Ram birthplace. I appeal to people of all communities and religions to accept this decision with ease and remain committed to our resolve of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat’, full of peace and harmony.

— Union Home Minister Amit Shah

* We have been consistently saying that we will accept the Supreme Court verdict. Regarding filing of a review petition, I do not agree on that. I think and hope the country will move forward towards development.

— Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari of Jama Masjid

* Don’t look at this verdict through the prism of victory or defeat. The solution arrived at through the churning of truth and justice should be looked at as a decision that will bring about unity and friendship of the entire Indian society. We believe the verdict passed by the Supreme Court in the direction of ending the dispute will be implemented by the government on an urgent basis.

— RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat

* The verdict should be accepted and respected by all as this is nobody’s defeat or win but is the victory of judiciary. We should accept the verdict of the Supreme Court. This is the victory of judiciary and hence is no one else’s defeat or victory. Whatever has happened, comes in the nation’s interest and hence we should now put an end to the dispute.

— Ajmer Sharif Dargah Dewan Zainul Abedin

* This judgement is based on faith, not facts. The apex court used Article 142, which gives it special powers. We did not demand land for land. But you gave us five acres of land in exchange for 67 acres.

— AIMPLB Executive Member Kamal Farooqui

* We respect the judgement but we are not satisfied. The judgement is not as per our expectations. After today’s order, it looks we will file a review petition. But a final decision will be taken only after consultation with our legal team.

— Sunni Waqf Board lawyer Zafaryab Jilani

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