Indian Muslim Council-USA (http://www.imc-usa.org) an advocacy group dedicated to safeguard India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos has expressed that a historic opportunity to establish that the judiciary shall ensure that rule of law prevails regardless of political or other expediency, and to earn international respect for our Indian institutions and acumen, has been lost. “We had expected objectivity not political consideration from the courts. By passing judgment based on religious beliefs rather than on facts, the High Court has set a disturbing precedent” said Rasheed Ahmed, President of IMC-USA.
“It is troubling that the High Court has chosen to ignore the archeological evidence and scientific evidence and ruled based on the emotions and beliefs of the parties in the dispute. I hope that the Supreme Court will be able do the course correction in the interest of justice and not give in to political considerations.” said Ahmed. Carbon dating conducted during previous investigations had revealed that the artifacts reportedly discovered during excavations were of very recent origin, hence disproving the existence of a Hindu temple at the Babri Masjid site.
IMC-USA appeals to all sections of the Indian society to maintain peace and harmony. IMC-USA is relieved that Indians have remained calm and peaceful after Ayodhya verdict and no reports of violence or wild celebrations were reported. IMC-USA requests the Government of India to continue to take measures to ensure safety and well-being of all citizens.
“We call upon the Government of India to expedite the judicial cases filed against those accused of Babri Masjid demolition on December 6th, 1992 including L.K. Advani and 67 others as identified by the Liberhan Commission”, added Ahmed.