In a fresh turn of events, the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh yesterday told the Supreme Court that a mosque could be built in a Muslim-dominated area at a reasonable distance from the disputed site in Ayodhya.
Fundamentalists at the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. File pic
ADVERTISEMENT
In a fresh turn of events' the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh yesterday told the Supreme Court that a mosque could be built in a Muslim-dominated area at a reasonable distance from the disputed site in Ayodhya.
The Board also told the apex court in an affidavit that the Babri Masjid site was its property and only it was entitled to hold negotiations for an amicable settlement of the dispute. The 30-page affidavit assumes significance as it has been filed within few days of the apex court agreeing to fast track the hearing on a batch of appeals challenging the Allahabad High Court verdict on the land dispute in the case.
The Waqf Board has sought time from the top court for setting up a committee for exploring an amicable resolution of the vexatious issue. Assailing the stand of the Sunni Central Waqf Board' it said'"...since Babri Masjid was a Shia Waqf Board property' Shia Central Waqf Board UP alone is entitled to negotiate and arrive at a peaceful settlement with other remaining stakeholders."
"Answering respondent (Shia Board) is also of the view that' to bring quietus' masjid can be located in a Muslim-dominated area at a reasonable distance from the most revered place of birth of Maryada Purshottam Sri Ram'" the affidavit said.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
