The Hindu : 'No VHP-BJP discord on temple issue'

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'No VHP-BJP discord on temple issue'

Nagpur March 6. There is no need for mediation between the VHP and the BJP on the Ayodhya issue, as there is no discord between them on the matter, the RSS joint spokesperson, Ram Madhav, said today.

Briefing mediapersons here on the eve of the three-day RSS Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha meet, he said that both the VHP and the BJP leaders were mature persons. Hence, there was no question of the RSS exercising any control over them.

He also justified the VHP's style of handling the issue saying it was perfectly in accordance with accepted democratic norms. At the same time, the BJP-led NDA Government was not to be blamed for the delay in settling the issue.

``Though there is some delay, there are several factors such as petitions pending before the courts,'' Mr. Madhav said.

He equated Sangh Parivar outfits with mythological characters of Pandavas of Mahabharata.

``We are like Panch Pandavas, each one of whom was known for his characteristic style. Like them, each Parivar outfit has its own style of articulation. There is nothing wrong in it,'' he said. — PTI

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