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Katiyar asks Muslims to hand over temples

VARANASI DEC. 29. The Uttar Pradesh BJP president, Vinay Katiyar, today called upon Muslims to hand over the Kashi Vishwanath, Sri Krishna Janmasthan and Ram Janmabhoomi temples to Hindus.

Launching his `yatra' after offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple here, he said it was necessary that all castes and religions supported `cultural nationalism', which was not against any religion.

Mr. Katiyar said the first phase of his `yatra' to strengthen the spirit of `cultural nationalism' would cover 30 districts till January 12. Replying to a question, he said an incident such as Godhra would never be allowed to take place in Gujarat.

Denying any tussle between the BSP and the BJP, he said the Mayawati-led Government would complete its term and in the event of the downfall of the present Government, mid-term elections would become inevitable. Earlier, addressing a conference of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, he asked workers to remain prepared for elections.

PTI

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