‘BJP committed to Ram temple in Ayodhya’

Asked about the party’s strategy after the verdict is out,he said it was an internal matter. “Whatever decision is given by the court,it will be okay,” he added.

On elaborate security arrangements being made by the Uttar Pradesh government in view of verdict by the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench,Singh said precautions being taken were more than required. “They are trying to create panic by being extra cautious and at times its results are not good,” he said. Vote bank politics was behind the fear that the verdict may trigger a backlash,he added.

Earlier,addressing the state working committee,Singh said the BJP can leave everything but never part with Lord Ram. “Lord Ram is our as well as the nation’s identity. We can

never leave Ram,” he said. Every person,irrespective of his religion,should always

keep in mind that Ram is the cultural identity of the country,said Singh.

Noting that majority of Muslims admit that Ram was born in Ayodhya,he said: “There are only a few,who are trying to give a political colour to this issue.”

The BJP leader lamented that when the party raises issues like Ram temple,Amarnath and Ram Setu,it is labelled as communal. “But the question is if the BJP does not raise these issues,then who will?” he asked. “The court’s verdict is about to come and we have to wait,” he told party workers.