New Delhi, Oct 15: Voicing concern over "deterioration" of the situation in Ayodhya following the arrest of some senior VHP leaders, Minister of State for Home Swami Chinmayananda today demanded release of the arrested leaders to allow peaceful holding of 'Sankalp Sabha' at a venue outside the religious township. "A new situation has arisen in the wake of the arrests of the VHP leaders, sealing of Ayodhya from all sides and consequent non- availability of essential commodities," he told a news agency, while giving details of the developments in the temple town. Bureau Report