Let Mandir-Masjid co-exist, let peace rule Ayodhya and elsewhere

The Ayodhya verdict by the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court should ultimately pave the way for co-existence of a Mandir and Masjid at the place held sacred by both communities.

For years we have been concerned about the fate of this issue and have been anxious about the fall-out of any one-sided initiative. Now after about 60 years of legal wrangling, at least the High Court come to a conclusion, which allows a Mandir and Masjid to come about in the plot concerned.

The parties concerned can definitely approach the Supreme Court and seek final conclusion. In fact, that step should be pursued since the problem has not been settled outside the court. If it is a court solution, let it have the seal of approval of the apex court as well, whatever be the outcome.
Hair-splitting arguments apart, the nation seeks resolution of the issue amicably through court or otherwise.

Now that a legal decision has come which allows sharing of the property by both communities, there is scope for India as a nation to face the facts boldly and resolve the most contentious issue.

The scope would enable the people to leapfrog into ambitious growth and development. The people should feel that they are now unbound by the debilitating issue.