Lucknow, June 22: Hardening his stand amidst efforts by Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati to solve the Ayodhya issue, Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief Mahant Ramchandra Paramhans today said he would not accept any formula proposed by any religious or political leader except construction of a temple at the place where Lord Ram was born. "We want only a ram temple at Ayodhya. We will not allow anyone to indulge in politics on the issue of Ram Temple," the mahant, who is convalescing at a hospital here after a heart attack, told newspersons.
Hindu and Muslim religious leaders were free to air their views on the issue and can even exchange any formula they like, he said adding, "But tell me, what should you expect at the place where lord ram was born... Of course a Ram Temple."

Revenue records and the historical evidence prove that Lord Ram was born in Ram Janmabhoomi area, he said.

"If he was born here (Ayodhya), Ram Temple will be constructed at this place only," the mahant said.

The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chief, however, rejected having a temple and a mosque constructed side-by-side as reportedly proposed by the Shankaracharya in a letter to the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
"It is sacrilegious to think of construction of a mosque at the birth place of Lord Ram," he said.

Bureau Report