Maintain peace whatever the verdict: Sonia

NEW DELHI: Keeping in view the air of apprehension and looming uncertainty over Thursday's judgment on the status of the disputed Ayodhya site, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi made an appeal to people to maintain peace irrespective of the what is the verdict on the "sensitive" issue.

"In keeping with our great liberal tradition and strength of the social mosaic, accept with equanimity the judgment whichever way it goes," she said in an appeal to people. Recalling India's credo of unity in diversity and the rich Ganga-Yamuna culture, Sonia said people should once again repose their faith in the judiciary. "Let us promote peace, goodwill and amity by all means," she said.

The Congress chief added that the entire country had agreed to abide by the court's decision in keeping with the judiciary's objectivity and unbiased character. "While on the one hand this rich tradition of the judiciary is a matter of pride for us, at the same time it symbolises the humane and conscientious ideology of Indian society," she said.

Congress chief's remarks confirmed the perception in the political circles that the government is laying great store by the promise of all political parties and those who are parties to the dispute to abide by the verdict. Pointing out that the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court would deliver its judgment on a "sensitive" issue, Sonia said accepting it dispassionately would be a test for the maturity and liberal culture of the country.

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