As the June 2005 bye-elections loom, it appears as though the BJP's bid of reclaiming the kodel has been stymied by the Judiciary.
Even so, Goans who support the BJP's communal agenda may wish to read the following from Tehelka entire article at http://www.tehelka.com/story_main12.asp?filename=ts060405Demolishers_in.asp Demolishers in the dock Former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh IGNORED state intelligence inputs on the threat to the Babri mosque in 1992, and LIED to the Centre in a secret communication. Former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani MISQUOTED Nehru to justify the elaborate rituals for the construction of the Ram temple. These facts were revealed during their cross-examination by the Liberhan Commission of Inquiry probing the outrage. Ajmer Singh reports In their written statements to the commission, Kalyan Singh and LK Advani WRONGLY claimed that the VHP owned the disputed land The Babri Masjid demolition inquiry and the cross-examination of key witnesses by the Liberhan Commission of Inquiry, which is currently on, has exposed some of the blatant LIES of the Kalyan Singh government, which was in power at that time in UP. It is now revealed that Kalyan Singh, as the chief minister, had written intelligence inputs about the threat to the disputed structure from the state police, but he LIED about it in a secret communication to the Government of India. Even the Central government�s secret communication, in this context, was ignored by the state government. Moreover, former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani and Singh, in their written statements to the commission, wrongly claimed that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (vhp) owned the disputed land, which in fact belonged to the government. The commission records, accessed by Tehelka, also reveal that Advani DISTORTED facts regarding reconstruction of the Somnath temple, while drawing parallels with the Ram temple. (see box) A few months before the demolition, Singh had written to the Centre that security arrangements were in place and there was no threat to the Babri Masjid, even though the state government had received an intelligence report suggesting a serious threat to the disputed structure, as some security barricades had been removed and massive digging and levelling work had begun around the complex. The Union home ministry had also cautioned the state government about the threat to the structure. Tehelka is in possession of the secret report dated June 7, 1992, prepared by the intelligence wing of the UP police and signed by the then Superintendent of Police, GK Shukla, and the goi secret reports dated May 29, May 30 and June 3, 1992. Former Union Minister of State for Home MM Jacob had written to the chief minister that there was a deliberate attempt to raze the structure, and that some speakers had declared that the next phase of the Ram temple would involve the demolition of the Babri Masjid. According to the state intelligence report dated June 7, 1992 (translated from Hindi): �After the levelling work around the disputed structure and dumping of earth towards the western side, security arrangements of the disputed structure have weakened. The removal of the outer security ring has made access to the disputed structure much easier, and dumping of earth near the barricades towards western and southern sides have further facilitated access. Towards the western side of the disputed structure, iron gates have been installed to prevent entry, but it is not safe in the absence of barbed wire and locks, as anyone can enter the disputed structure after opening the gate.� The report further stated: �In order to bring a bad name to the bjp government and create serious problems for the district administration, any determined or anti-social element or Opposition party could damage the disputed structure. After levelling work was carried out around the disputed structure, security personnel (Provincial Armed Constabulary) did not stay as alert as they were earlier, and followers of the vhp and Bajrang Dal were rarely stopped by them. There is a need to reconsider and strengthen security arrangements within the Ram Janmabhoomi/Babri Masjid disputed structure.� The Singh government, after receiving this report, forwarded a contradictory report (in possession of Tehelka, dated June 16, 1992) to the Centre. The report said that there was no let-up in the security of the structure, and after the construction of the perimeter wall, security arrangements are stronger than before. It said, sentries were on duty 24 hours, closed circuit cameras were in place, and devotees were being searched. It also said that there was no threat to the structure from digging or levelling and there would be no water-logging. �I assure you that from time to time security arrangements are being reviewed and security of the disputed structure is of utmost importance to the state,� Singh said in his letter. .... full article at Tehelka! Let's say ? Jai Hind Phor That ?????? TGF Recommended Goan Sites in Cyberspace Goa-World at http://www.goa-world.com * TGF at http://www.colaco.net The Goan Forum d-list is at http://www.egroups.com/groups/goa-goans To respond directly to any post [EMAIL PROTECTED]
