Hyderabad, May 16: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has raised concerns regarding the recent verdict in the Bhojshala case. He stated that the decision does not align with constitutional values, as the court overlooked several crucial documents and legal aspects.
Owaisi pointed out that while it is claimed there was a temple at the site, inscriptions found there indicate it was a Gurukul, where King Bhoj promoted Sanskrit education. He emphasized that just as we refer to Parliament as the temple of democracy, it does not imply it is a place of worship.
During a media interaction in Hyderabad, Owaisi criticized the court for ignoring the 1935 Dhar State Gazette, the 1985 Waqf registration, and the Worship Place Act. He noted that the court failed to address the ongoing civil dispute and ownership issues related to the case.
He mentioned that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had previously declared the site a mosque in 1951 and 1952. The ASI had denied permission for celebrations at Bhojshala during that time.
Owaisi compared the verdict to the Babri Masjid case, where the court stated that Muslims did not have possession of the site, whereas in the Bhojshala case, the Muslim side has maintained possession until now.
He reiterated his earlier stance on the Babri Masjid-Ram Temple verdict, labeling it as flawed and based solely on faith. He warned that such decisions could pave the way for future disputes.
The AIMIM leader recalled that many advised him to remain silent at that time, but the current situation reflects the concerns he had raised. He argued that the basis established in the Babri Masjid case has now been similarly applied in this case, undermining the constitutional spirit. He noted that the verdict prioritizes one religion over another, weakening the worship rights of the other.
Owaisi expressed that this decision opens the door for new disputes, allowing anyone to challenge any religious site in the future. The Supreme Court had linked the Worship Place Act to the Constitution’s basic structure in the Babri Masjid-Ram Temple verdict, but this recent ruling completely disregards that law.
He also mentioned that in 1995, some misguided Muslims permitted worship on a stamp paper for ten rupees, which he deemed a mistake. He asserted that the mosque is not anyone’s property; it belongs to Allah. He criticized the ridicule of the Worship Place Act and expressed hope for justice from the Supreme Court.
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