Indian PM appeals for peace after Ayodhya verdict

New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Amid apprehensions of trouble
after the Ayodhya title suit verdict, Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh Tuesday appealed to the countrymen to maintain
peace and harmony irrespective of the nature of the judgement.
"I think whatever be the nature of judgement, I think
everyone should make every effort to maintain peace, harmony
and tranquility in the country," Singh told reporters after
releasing a book at his residence here.
Singh was asked about his message to the countrymen in
view of the sensitive judgement on Ram Janambhoomi-Babri
Masjid title suits to be delivered by Allahabad High Court in
northern India on Thursday.
He said his message was contained in the appeal issued by
Cabinet over a week back.
Wary of extreme reactions, the Cabinet had adopted a
resolution which said that the judicial recourse will not end
till all sections are satisfied and further legal remedies
would be available.
"There should be no attempt whatsoever made by any
section of the people to provoke any other section or to
indulge in any expression of emotion that would hurt the
feelings of other people," the resolution had said.
"It goes without saying that the judgement needs to be
treated with the utmost respect. At the same time, we must
remember the fact that the judgement, at this stage, is one
step in the judicial process. The determination of the issues
need not necessarily end with this judgement unless it is
accepted by all parties," it said.
The resolution had said "in case any of the parties
feels that further judicial consideration is required, there
are legal remedies available which could be resorted to." PTI