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On this day 28 years ago, a religious site of Muslims, The Babri mosque was illegally demolished in broad daylight by the Hindutva mob.
On the same date, we are here without any sign of justice.
#RememberingBabri (1/25)
The demolition of the Babri Masjid was not just a criminal act, but a stain on Indian society that will remain for centuries to come. That day, along with the Babri mosque, the faith and trust of Indian Muslims in the nation’s secular values were also demolished. (2/25)
The state failed to protect a 500-year-old mosque. The state failed to provide justice. The state failed to protect its Muslim citizens and their trust. The state was a silent spectator and to an extent – co-conspirator. (3/25)
A day before the demolition, on 5th December 1992, BJP’s minister and the hero of liberals, Late. Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed karsevaks at Jhandewalan Park, Aminabad, Lucknow. In his provocative speech, he was heard saying....(4/25)
...."Ab bhajan, kirtan karne ke liye baithna padega aur nokilee patthar par toh koi baith nahi sakta, zameen ko samtal karna padega." (the earth has to be flattened – signalling that the structure be brought down). This man went on to become the PM of ‘secular’ India. (5/25)