Critically comment on the Ayodhya dispute and its implications on national unity. (200 Words)

What is Ayodhya Dispute:- It is political, social and religious dispute between two groups(Hindus and Muslims) over a plot of land in Ayodhya.

Reasons:-
1) Hindus Claim that the place is the birthplace of Ram (one of their most revered deities) and the Babri Mosque a was built after the destruction of a Hindu temple by a Muslim invader in the 16th Century.

2)Muslims say they offered prayers at the mosque until December 1949, when some people placed the idols of Ram under the cover of darkness in the mosque. The worship of the idols began soon after.

With many Twists and turns in History the mosque was Demolished on 6th December 1992 by some Protagonists of Ram Temple.

Recent Events:-

Wounds of Babri Demolition have not healed up yet,We all remember the events that followed 6th December 1992 when Babri Masjid was Demolished by 200000 Karsevaks. Recent arrival of engraved stones in Ayodhya, for a future Ram temple at the site where the Babri Masjid once stood are all pointing towards some form of mishappening.

How Ayodhya Dispute can destroy National Unity:-

1)Communal Riots of a high scale may follow which will deteriorate the peace, unity and integrity of the nation.

2) Religion is a very sensitive matter, sentiments of the people are attached so the dispute can create a deep valley between Hindu and Muslims.Building up a temple may radicalize the two communities, which will divide India into 2 major groups Hindus and Muslims.

3)This will create fear, distrust and suspicion in the minds of the Minority community which will not allow them to integrate with nationhood.

However Ayodhya dispute settlement can Strengthen National Unity:-

1) SC is yet to give verdict on the Ram Janmbhoomi case,till that time no construction can be done. If SC gives a just and Fair decision over the issue encompassing the interests of both the parties then definitely wounds of Babri Demolition will heal quickly and will bring the two communities closer.

2)Ayodhya Dispute's Just settlement will increase the trust and confidence of Minority (Muslim) community in the Indian Democracy and will help in their integration with the nationhood.

3) If Dispute is settled permanently, then it might decrease the number of Hate speeches which we often hear.

4) Ayodhya issue dispute settlement will definitely help in lowering of Parliament disruptions which take place every now and then over the issue.

Govt. should intervene and prevent VHP and other radical groups from doing any such activity that will harm Unity and integrity of the nation. At the same time SC should give more time to the issue and give a just and fair decision and help in building an integrated nation.