Ram temple: Parties dismiss Swamy’s negotiator role

The Supreme Court had suggested an out-ofcourt settlement of the lingering Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya, observing that issues of ‘religion and sentiments’ can be best resolved through talks. Swamy was asked by the apex court to consult the parties and inform it about their decision on amicable resolution of the matter on March 31. 

Mahant Ram Das, chief priest of Nirmohi Akhara and the main claimant to the title over the disputed land, reacted sharply over Swamy’s appointment as the ‘mediator’ in the case. “Negotiation talks must be done under the Constitutional framework and no political interference should be allowed. Swami is a political man. 

The Supreme Court must constitute a panel of retired judges or serving judges to initiate the talks with parties concerned. We do not want any political interference,” he told. Swami Chakrapani, president of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, also questioned the involvement of Swamy in the matter. 

“The Supreme Court must form a panel of judges to negotiate. No politicians should to allowed to interfere in this sensitive issue. The negotiation should have only one agenda that no party should feel defeated,” he said.