BJP leaders in Uttar Pradesh and other parts of the country welcomed the Varanasi district court’s decision in the Gyanvapi dispute. The court on September 12 had rejected a plea by the Anjuman Intezamia Committee, questioning the maintainability of a petition seeking permission for worship of Hindu deities whose idols are located on an outer wall of the Gyanvapi mosque.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said after the court’s decision there was a “wave of happiness” across the State.
“There’s a wave of happiness. I am getting many phone calls expressing happiness,” he said. Mr. Pathak added that the opposite party can challenge the order in the high court. “It is their right, but we will respect the verdict and strengthen the law and order situation in the State,” he added.
