Author: Free Press News service
Publication: The Free Press Journal
Date: May 4, 2003
Will you take BJP's help in temple
construction movement as did in the past?
Singhal : We shall not allow this
programme to get affiliated to the BJP any more. BJP The BJP has ditched
us. Atal and Advani have backstabbed the VHP. In the eyes of the people
they have proved to be enemies of the temple movement. This is also the
general view of most saints. The BJP only drew political advantage out
of this movement. But it has done nothing. Its leaders too have lust for
power.
Don't you think that politicians
in general have lust for power. Why are you singling out BJP?
Singhal : Yes. They all have insatiable
lust for power. Most of them can even sell of their country for personal
gains. They would succumb only to people's power.
President of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi
Trust Mahant Ram Chandra Das Paramhans has said that the VHP was never
serious about temple construction but busy installing BJP governments.
It has lost political identity?
Singhal. Yes, we were partially
wrong in supporting BJP. We thought it was a Hindu and a nationalist party
and would espouse our cause. But it has badly belied our hopes.
Will you shun claims to Varanasi
and Mathura shrines if Ayodhya disputed site is handed over to you and
if Muslims agree to withdraw their claims in Ayodhya?
Singhal : This was a foolish BJP
suggestion. The VHP shall never never shun claims to Varanasi and Mathura
shrines come what may. They are equally important for Hindus. We have already
given up claims on 30,000 Hindu shrines that were destroyed by Muslims.
What is your plan to woo masses
in a big way for temple construction movement?
Singhal : We have decided to tie-up
people for Ram temple cause nation-wide. As part of the plan VHP workers
and saints would tie a "Sankalp Sutgra" (Sacred thread) to over 10 crore
people to get their commitment to the cause of Sri Ram temple construction.
If MPs fail to pass a new law their effigies would be burnt in their constituencies.in
the final stage a Kar Sewa would be organised which would be like a tornado.
Let them drench the streets of Ayodhya with the blood of Hindus.
What is the final date for this
plan?
Singhal : It would be announced
soon. Under this plan, the VHP and Bajrang Dal will organise a 'Mass Sankalp
Sutra Poojan" also. People would worship the "Kalav" (Sacred sutra) and
take a vow. The sacred threads would then be taken to villages during "Jan
Jagran programme". This is being done to compel MPs to pass a new law in
Parliament declaring the disputed site as Sri Ram Janmabhoomi.
What would happen if MPs refuse
to oblige you by committing to pass a law in Parliament to declare the
disputed site as Sri Ram Janmabhoomi?
Singhal : Then such MPs would be
exposed before the people., Their effigies would be burnt in their constituencies.
I am sure they will never get elected in future. People would not allow
them to get inside their constituencies. MPs should not forget that eighty
per cent of the people of this country are Hindus. They only need awakening.
What do you think is the biggest
hurdle?
Singhal : The Muslims shall never
allow construction of Sri Ram Remple in Ayodhya. A majority of them are
fanatics. They are opposing it and will always opposes its construction
by blood and iron. It is madness to hold talks with them.
The perverted secularists who are
worse than spies and traitors are the second stumbling block.