Ayodhya Muslims Fear for Their Lives: Babri Masjid Litigant

Iqbal Ansari, one of the litigants in the Babri Masjid case, has expresses fear for his community in the Ayodhya.

Iqbal Ansari, one of the litigants in the Babri Masjid case, has expressed fear for his community in the city.

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Ahead of two separate rallies proposed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Shiv Sena in Ayodhya, Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari has expressed fear for his community, in an interview to The Quint.

Speaking on the issue, Ansari said the Ayodhya dispute must be resolved in a court of law or the Parliament. He questioned the large influx of party workers in his town, ahead of the two planned rallies. Ansari felt that that certain elements were deliberately trying to vitiate the atmosphere in Ayodhya.

Are Muslims Living Under Perpetual Fear?

The Quint spoke to a few members of the minority community in Ayodhya, who asserted that the atmosphere in their city has turned grim. Community members also said that many have abandoned their homes in the city.

“Ayodhya Issue Can be Resolved With Govt’s Will”: Iqbal Ansari

“If the government has the will, the issue can be resolved in multiple ways,” the Babri Masjid litigant stated.