48. Are the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas and the VHP trying to exclude some Dharmagurus from participating in the movement? In effect, are they trying to hijack the movement?

For the Nyas and the VHP, the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi movement is the property of the complete Hindu samaj. Therefore, they whole-heartedly support the participation of all the Dharmagurus, as well as anyone who has respect for the Hindu civilisation and culture. A fuller participation of the samaj in the movement will make the achievement of the larger goal - namely a resurgent Hinduism - that much easier. Any attempt to hijack the movement, therefore, will defeat the primary objective of the construction of the temple at Shri Rama Janmabhoomi.

At the same time, it should be recognised that the fulfilment of the programmes decided upon by the Nyas - namely, the Sant Yatra, Shri Rama Jyoti yatra, Shri Rama shila pujan, Shri Rama paduka pujan, Kar Seva, etc. - have been implemented through the organisation structure of the VHP, and the supporting organisations, all over India and the world. At each of these programmes we have sought the participation of other Hindu organisations, and many of them have done so with enthusiasm. All that the VHP has done is to give a practical expression of the deep sentiments of the Hindus for the Shri Rama Janmabhoomi site. They have not created these sentiments.