Ayodhya Dispute

Centre not to intervene in Ayodhya matter

New Delhi: A day after the Ayodhya verdict was delivered by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad Hight Court, the Centre has decided to adopt a "wait and watch" approach in the dispute.

The government, while being cautious in its reaction to the verdict, has decided not to intervene in the matter saying "the government has not been made a party in the dispute".

The government will wait for either of the sides to formulate their legal recourse and, obviously, does not want to be seen siding with any party. And, that's one of the reasons there will be no Special Leave Petition filed by the government.

But the BJP wants the Centre to mediate in the dispute and initiate dialogues between both sides. ...more    

Muslim board extends olive branch on Ayodhya

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A short history of the Ayodhya dispute

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Talks can't solve Ayodhya dispute: Sunni body

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Which party stands where on Ayodhya dispute

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