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Published 14:16 IST, November 9th 2019

Yogi Adityanath welcomes SC's decision on Ayodhya; appeals for peace

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision on the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi- Babri Masjid land dispute case.

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Welcoming the decision of the Supreme Court on the politically sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, has appealed to the people to cooperate in maintaining the unity and harmony of the country. Taking to Twitter, the UP CM said the Government of Uttar Pradesh is fully committed to maintaining the atmosphere of peace, security and harmony in Uttar Pradesh.

Amit Shah says unanimous SC Ayodhya Verdict signifies India's unity

Hailing the unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court on the seven-decade long Ayodhya land dispute, Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday, appealed to people of all religions to maintain peace, displaying the feeling of 'One India- Great India'. He tweeted that the age-old dispute had completed its course with the verdict while thanking all the stakeholders fighting for the Ram Janmabhoomi. He stated that the verdict itself displayed India's unity, great culture, and vast nature.

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Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict

Pronouncing the landmark judgment in the Ayodhya dispute case, the Supreme Court on Saturday, delivered a unanimous judgment in the title suit of the disputed area awarding it to the Hindu parties for the construction of a temple. It also directed the Centre to come up with a scheme within three months to set up a trust which will hand over the outer courtyard and inner courtyard of the site for construction of a temple. Apart from this, the SC stated that an alternate land of 5 acres is to be allotted to Muslims for the liberty of constructing a mosque, either by the central govt or the State govt, in a suitable and prominent place in Ayodhya. CJI Ranjan Gogoi, while delivering the unanimous judgment, dismissed the claims of the Sunni Central Waqf Board and the Nirmohi Akhara. He also termed that the three-way division of the disputed land by the Allahabad HC in its 2010 verdict is wrong.

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13:31 IST, November 9th 2019