New Delhi: The disruptions in the normal routine or daily life have been going on for quite some time now specially in the national capital – Delhi.
The packed lanes of Old Delhi market had thepresence of numerous cops stationed in and around the area for all we know why – the much-anticipated verdict of Ayodhya disputed land, HT reports.
“It [the Ayodhya verdict] is a sensitive issue,” said a local who wants to stay anonymous, “But we are going about our daily lives.”
So are others in the business line in the area doing their work rather than conspiring, plotting as believed or speculated.
Another resident who runs works at an eatery that served nihari and paya too seemed disinterested in the day’s developments too besides others.
“There is no tension here. Mostly because this has been going on for some time. What more can be said?” the man asked.
When others were asked to comment on the new developments, many refused to speak about the verdict at all — refusing to disturb the harmony or get into this controversial topic.
Old Delhi had patrolling teams on the ground besides additional two companies of police where the men carried walkie-talkies while Inspector Karan Singh stood on the balcony looking out to the Jama Masjid.
“There has been no trouble so far. We had asked our men to do rounds and be alert,” he said.
“For the good of the nation, peace is important,” said another local resident. “We have to respect the decision of the Supreme Court.”
While on the other hand, Tourists continue with their sight seeing in the region. Guide Sanjay Vohra who was with eight Australian tourists said: “I have told them about the pending verdict. We did not get any instructions from the police. But even then, I did not get into the game of spreading fear.”
“I would like to see a temple where Ram was born. Sure, give the Muslims a mosque, too, someplace else,” he continued. “However, I think what is more important is schools and hospitals. When it comes to the Supreme Court, we should accept the verdict, whatever it is.”
The Muslims in this area want peace and good business more than anything that would disrupt their normal lives as they believe there is no point in dividing people on religious lines.
While another local resident didn’t really want to talk about the verdict either but strongly said: “Whatever happened has happened. Now we must talk about the future, hopefully this will be the end of it.”