Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited late Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal for uniting the Hindu society during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and providing crucial direction to that struggle, which ultimately resulted in the removal of the disputed structure in Ayodhya. He was addressing a gathering during the Shri Ram Katha event held in Nagpur as part of the birth centenary celebrations of the late VHP leader.
The 1984 Dharam Sansad and Singhal's Leadership
Describing Ashok Singhal as a pioneer of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, Devendra Fadnavis recalled his vital role in the Dharam Sansad organized in 1984. During this Dharam Sansad, religious leaders representing various sects and ideologies from across the country passed a resolution supporting the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Uniting Saints on a Single Platform
Fadnavis stated that Singhal's remarkable ability to bring saints and religious authorities onto a single platform demonstrated the deep-rooted belief that despite diverse sects, traditions, and modes of worship, the Hindu society remains fundamentally united.
