Ayodhya verdict live updates: Muslims to get 5 acres alternative land in Ayodhya, rules SC

Former VHP chief Praveen Togadiya welcomes Ayodhya verdict

Former Vishwa Hindu Parishad chief, Praveen Kumar Togadiya who is among the prominent Temple movement warriors, has welcomed the Supreme Court verdict.

The verdict, he said, has fulfilled the crores of Hindus’ 450 year-old Mandir wahi banayenge wish’.

“We welcome the verdict and appeal to all to exercise restrain” he said talking to HT over phone.

Togadiya said the judgment was a tribute to temple champions like Ashok Singhal who were no more or lakhs of Hindus like Kotjari brothers who laid their lives and sacrificed their career and families for the great cause as well as lakhs of Hindus who donated for the Ram Temple agitation.

“I hope now a grand temple will come soon in Ayodhya after the Apex Court cleared all the decks” he said.

All should respect Ayodhya verdict: Congress

“We appeal to all the parties concerned and to all communities to abide by the secular values and spirit of fraternity enshrined in our Constitution and to maintain peace and harmony.

It is the responsibility of each one of us to reaffirm our tradition of mutual respect and unity among all that has defined our society through the ages,” the Congress said.

Lord Ram is for all: Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

“The Ayodhya verdict should not be seen for a section of people but for entire humanity. Lord Ram is Maryada Purushottam. Lord Ram is for all. My thoughts go to Ashok Singhal on this day,” said Union Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Ayodhya verdict has permanently shut doors of divisive politics: Congress

Congress welcomed Supreme Court’s verdict on Ayodhya land title suit and that this is not an issue for which an individual should take credit.

“The verdict has permanently shut the doors on the divisive politics played by the BJP,” the party said.

Take verdict with equanimity and magnanimity, urges Rajnath Singh

“The Judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court on Ayodhya is historic. The Judgement will further strengthen India’s social fabric.

I urge everyone to take the verdict with equanimity and magnanimity. I also appeal to the people to maintain peace & harmony after this landmark verdict,” defence minister Rajnath Singh said.

Will decide on filing review petition: Zafaryab Jilani

Sunni Waqf Board’s Zafaryab Jilani said that they will decide on filing a review petition against Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict.

Unanimous judgment after hearing all parties: Delhi CM

“The Supreme Court gave a unanimous judgment after hearing the arguments from all parties. We welcome the verdict. The Court gave the judgement today after many years, bringing to an end an years-old dispute. Appeal to every one to maintain peace,” Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said.

Everyone must accept SC verdict: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that everyone should maintain peace and must accept Supreme Court judgement on the Ayodhya land title dispute suit.

There should be no further dispute, appeals Nitish Kumar

“Supreme Court’s judgement should be welcomed by everyone, it will be beneficial for the social harmony. There should be no further dispute on this issue, that is my appeal to the people,” Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

‘We are not satisfied’: Sunni Waqf Board Lawyer

News agency ANI quoted Zafaryab Jilani, Sunni Waqf Board lawyer as saying, “we respect the judgment but we are not satisfied, we will decide the further course of action.

Historic judgement: Lawyer representing Hindu Mahasabha

“It is a historic judgment. With this judgement, the Supreme Court has given the message of unity in diversity,” said Varun Kumar Sinha, lawyer representing Hindu Mahasabha in the Ayodhya land title suit.

Ayodhya DM congratulates people on Ayodhya verdict

“Congratulations everybody on a peaceful resolution of a longstanding dispute. I will urge everybody to observe restraint in celebrating the verdict. Any inciting or insulting behaviour will be acted against,” the Ayodhya DM Anuj K Jha tweeted.

‘Can’t believe this’, says vendor in Ayodhya

Rakesh Kumar (40) runs a shop on Ramjanmbhoomi Babri Masjid marg from Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya. He says the Supreme Court judgement will change our lives. “I can’t believe the 500 year old dispute has ended,” he said.

Sunni Waqf Board failed to establish case of adverse possession:CJI

The Sunni Waqf Board has not been able to establish dedicated place of worship. No case of adverse possession has been established, the CJI said.

Documents do not indicate possession of outer courtyard: CJI

“There is an absence of evidence that mosque after its construction was used for offering namaz until 1857. There is evidence to show that Muslims had abandoned the property. There was consistent pattern of the possession of the outer courtyard by Hindus after 1857. The documents do not indicate possession of the courtyard. A Railing was set up to maintain law and order. There were attempts to exclude Hindus to access the inner courtyard, significantly the prayers on the outer courtyard continued,” the CJI said while delivering the judgement.

ASI findings left things unanswered: SC

“On the question of whether a Hindu temple was demolished at the contested site in Ayodhya, the ASI has left it unanswered,” the CJI said in while delivering the verdict.

Temple to come up in disputed Ayodhya site, rules Supreme Court

Ram temple will come up in the disputed 2.77 acre land in Ayodhya, the Supreme Court has ruled while Muslims will get alternative land measuring five acres, it added.

High level meet at Amit Shah’s residence

A high level meeting is currently on at Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence. NSA Ajit Doval, Home Secretary and Director IB present in the meeting.

Hindus always believed birthplace of Lord Ram was in inner courtyard of mosque: SC

“There is no evidence that Muslims abandoned mosque.Hindus always believed birthplace of Lord Ram was in inner courtyard of mosque. Clearly established that Muslims offered prayer inside inner courtyard and Hindus offered prayers in outer courtyard,” the Supreme Court said in its verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute suit according to news agency ANI.

Mosque was not abandoned by Muslims: CJI

“The mosque was not abandoned by the Muslims. Though Hindus continued to worship at Ram Chabutra, they claimed ownership on Garbh Garha also,” the CJI was quotes as saying by news agency ANI.

Evidence in the records shows that Hindus in the possession of the outer court: CJI

“There is evidence that Ram Chabutra, Sita Rasoi was worshipped by the Hindus before the British came. Evidence in the records shows that Hindus in the possession of the outer court of the disputed land in Ayodhya,” said the CJI while reading out the judgement.

Babri Masjid wasn’t built on a vacant plot: CJI

“Babri mosque was not constructed over a vacant land. The structure underneath it was equal if not more than the disputed structure. Underline structure was not Islamic. The foundation of the disputed structure rests on the pillars of underline structure,” CJI read out the verdict.

Nirmohi Akhara claim dismissed

The Nirmohi Akhara claim Ram Janmabhumi-Babri Masjid land title suit has been dismissed. The claim of Nirmohi Akhara is only of management. Nirmohi Akhara is not a Shabait, rules Supreme Court

Law must stand apart over politics, religion and beliefs: SC in Ayodhya verdict

The law must stand apart over politics, religion and beliefs, the Supreme Court said in the Ayodhya land title dispute verdict.

The court as a secular institution should uphold all beliefs and religion and Places of Worship Act was meant to ensure state’s commitment to protect the faith and belief of all, the CJI said.

CJI reads out Ayodhya land dispute case verdict

Chief Justice  Ranjan Gogoi is currently reading out the Ayodhya land dispute case verdict. He said that the judgement is unanimous.

No rumours, objectionable comments must be made on social media: Uttarakhand CM

“I appeal to people of Uttarakhand to accept whatever verdict is given by the Supreme Court. No rumours or objectionable comments should be made on social media or other platforms that could adversely affect social harmony, Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat was quoted as saying by news agency ANI on Ayodhya verdict.

All 5 judges reach Supreme Court

All five Supreme Court judges who will deliver the verdict in Ayodhya land title case have reached the Supreme Court. The bench will pronounce the verdict shortly.

Respect Supreme Court order, appeals Mayawati

In a tweet on Saturday, BSP supremo Mayawati urged people to maintain peace and communal harmony and said that the people should respect the Supreme Court order on Ayodhya land title suit.

Stick to party’s official position: Congress to party leaders

Congress leaders have been asked to refrain from making personal comments on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict and stick to party’s official position to be announced after the Supreme Court’s judgment in the 70-year old land title dispute on Saturday.

CJI arrives at Supreme Court

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has arrived at the Supreme Court, reported news agency ANI. A five-judge bench led by him will deliver the landmark verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case shortly

Beware of rumours: CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday urged people to beware of rumours ahead of the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict.

UP Congress chief makes appeal for peace

UP Congress president Ajay Kumar ‘Lallu’ has appealed to the people not to take the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya as victory or defeat and has requested people to maintain peace and uphold the Constitution.

An hour to go

In approximately an hour from now, the Supreme Court will deliver its landmark verdict in the Ayodhya land title suit.

The city of Ayodhya has turned into a fortress, while state is on high alert ahead of the judgement.

10 drones deployed for security surveillance

Ahead of the Ayodhya verdict by Supreme Court today, a total of 60 companies of paramilitary force, RPF and PAC and 1200 police constables, 250 Sub-inspectors, 20 Dy-SPs and two SPs have been deployed, news agency ANI reported.

Double layer barricading, public address system, 35 CCTVs and 10 drones have also been deployed for security surveillance.

Spirit of brotherhood hallmark of our secular fabric: Naveen Patnaik

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, Odisha chief minister Odisha Naveen Patnaik has urged everyone to accept the judgement of the Supreme Court.

“Let us continue to live in peace and harmony. The spirit of brotherhood is the hallmark of our secular fabric,” he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Our responsibility to uphold peace, communal harmony: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi tweeted on Saturday calling for clam ahead of the Ayodhya land title suit verdict today.

Regardless of what the verdict is, it is responsibility to maintain peace and social and communal harmony, she said.

Internet services suspended in Agra

Internet services have been suspended in Agra from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday, DM Agra NG Ravi Kumar has confirmed.

“We are in constant touch with state government over the issue. Situation is normal only precautionary steps are being taken. Schools and colleges in Agra district closed till 11th of October”, he added.

RSS chief in Delhi, to address media post SC verdict

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is in Delhi. He will address the media post the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya land title suit. He will address the nation through media at 1 pm at Keshav Kunj parisar, Jhandewalan.

Only two-wheelers allowed in Ayodhya

No four wheelers from outside the city are being allowed to enter Ayodhya, while only local two-wheelers have been permitted to move around.

UP-Nepal border sealed

Following a late-night meeting of top officials with chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border has been sealed, news agency IANS reported.

No one without proper identity proof would be allowed to move along the sensitive border, IANS quoted Additional Chief Secretary for Home, Avanish Awasthi as saying.

Temporary jails in all UP districts

Security across the state has been heightened ahead of the Supreme Court verdict. The state government has also created temporary jails in all 31 districts, reported news agency PTI.

Chief priest of makeshift Ram temple appeals for peace

Chief Priest of the makeshift Ram temple in Ayodhya, Mahant Satyendra Das has appealed people to respect the Supreme Court verdict and maintain peace. He upheld the Prime Minister’s view that the Ayodhya verdict today will not be anyone’s defeat or victory, reported news agency ANI.

Second longest heard cases in Supreme Court

The Ayodhya case comes a close second to the longest heard case in the Supreme Court: the Kesavanad Bharati case. Daily hearings in the case were held for 40 days, Kesavanad Bharati case was heard for 68 days. The hearing in the Ram Janmabhumi-Babri Masjid started on August 16 and concluded on October 16.

Himachal police issues warning against circulation of fake news

Police in Himachal Pradesh has issued a warning against the circulation of fake news, news agency PTI reported.

The police shall take strict penal action against anyone who indulge in circulation of fake news, morphed pictures, doctored videos or any inflammatory material, Solan Superintendent of Police Madhusudan Sharma was quoted as saying by PTI on Saturday.

Educational institutions shut till Monday in several states

Schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will remain closed till Monday while the educational institutions in Madhya Praesh, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi will remain shut today.

UP on high alert

Uttar Pradesh is on high alert, the city of Ayodhya has turned into a fortress ahead of the Supreme Court verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit.

5-judge bench to deliver verdict

The five-judge bench lead by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi set to deliver the verdict in Ayodhya case comprises justices SA Bobde, DY Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer.

The bench was set up earlier this year to rule on a batch of appeals against a 2010 Allahabad high court judgement.

The disputed 2.77 acres of land in Ayodhya was ordered to be divided equally into three parts among the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara, and the Ram Lalla Virajman, as per the original verdict .

UP Police social media cell on alert

Director General of Police for Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh on Friday said that the social media cell of Uttar Pradesh Police is on alert and keeping an eye on objectionable tweets, comments, and posts.

“We have marked 673 active accounts on social media for creating nuisance and cases are being registered. Internet could be blocked if a need is felt in any district,” he added.