Lucknow, Feb 23: Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has categorically stated that the Ramjanmabhoomi issue was related to the sentiments of the masses. Vajpayee told mediapersons here today that the Ramjanmabhoomi issue was not related to the elections but with the feelings and sentiments of the people and a solution should be looked for with mutual co-operation.

He also hoped that the efforts would yield a positive result. However, the Prime Minister also said the Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya should be done with mutual consent and unity.

On whether the Ayodhya issue would be included in the BJP's election manifesto, Vajpayee said, ''ise abhi se kyon bataaein,'' (why should be tell this now).

Bureau Report