With slogans like ‘attack on one is attack on all’ and ‘punish culprits of Babri Masjid demolition’, a rally with a large number of people demanding justice in Babri Masjid case and punishment for culprits of Babri Masjid demolition, marched from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar on 6 December, the 22th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition. Later, a programme was held at Jantar Mantar in which representatives of different organisations expressed their views. The programme was conducted by Lok Raj, a social organisation in association with Muslim and Left organisations. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind was also part of this programme.
People from every section, community and religion participated in the programme and expressed their anger and emotion regarding Babri Masjid demolition. The rally was also chanting anti-communalism slogans like ‘Hindu Muslim Sikh Isaaee, aapas me hain sab bhai bhai’ (Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians, We all are brothers). The rally was peaceful and no violence or clash occurred.
Addressing the public in the programme, S. Raghwan, President Lok Raj, expressed his happiness on assembling of more than 30 organisations on this issue. He said that the attack on Babri Masjid is not an attack only on one but the attack is on all. He demanded the government to punish culprits.
Representing Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, its National Secretary Mohammed Ahmed and Assistant Secretary Intizar Naeem, were also present.
Addressing the public, Mohammad Ahmad said, “No country can run smoothly without justice.” He also asked the government about Liberhan Commission report. “Where is the Liberhan Commission report? And why is it not being implemented?”
Dr. SQR Ilyas, President Welfare Party of India, alleged that Congress has played an equally vital role in the Babri Masjid demolition. He also added that it was not only an attack on Babri Masjid but also an attack on democracy and the Constitution.
Sikh Youth Forum , JNUSU, AISA, DSU, DSF, Citizens for Democracy, Socialist Democratic Party of India, All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, All India Imams Council, AIPWA, Progami Mahila Sanghtan, Mazdoor Ekta Committee, People’s Movement against UAPA, Nishant Natya Manch, Left Collective, Hind Nawjwan Ekta Sabha, APCR and All India Milli Council were from among the organisations that joined the protest.