New Delhi:Hitting out at NCP supremo Sharad Pawar's remarks on the temple construction amid COVID-19 pandemic and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's backing to it, the VHP on Monday called their objections "beyond comprehension" and said various activities can't be put off during the health crisis.
"... all social, religious, and spiritual activities must go on. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple issue cannot remain on the back burner. It is only appropriate that the Prime Minister visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, perform 'bhumi pujan' and the temple construction proceeded," VHP International Working president Alok Kumar said.
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He stressed that since the health crisis was here to stay for a while, other works cannot be put away. "The country and its life cannot be put on a standstill for an indefinite time," Kumar said, pointing out how Unlock 1.0 and 2.0 were effected keeping this in mind.
A day earlier, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Pawar said: "We always think about what should be prioritised. As of now, our priority is to help those infected with coronavirus to recover. Some people think that coronavirus will go away after the temple is constructed."