New Delhi – “After reclaiming Kashi and Mathura Temples, other temples which were demolished and converted into mosques in the past, would not be left for the Muslims”, said Pujya (Adv.) Hari Shankar Jain (Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court).
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) recently said that if Muslims return the Kashi and Mathura Temples to Hindus, those who are insisting on reclaiming the remaining temples would be convinced to let go of them. In response, Pujya (Adv.) Hari Shankar Jain expressed His opinion while talking to a representative of a Hindi news channel.
He has filed petitions to reclaim the temples at Kashi, Mathura, Bhojashala, Sambhal, etc.
Pujya (Adv.) Hari Shankar Jain added :
1. To reclaim 3 and give up the right on others is a sign of a slave mentality : We will not give up any temple or even an inch of space of all the temples which were destroyed for building mosques. All temples will be reclaimed. Reclaiming 3 temples and giving up the right on others is a sign of a slave mentality. It also shows fear of the invaders.
2. A handful of people cannot represent the Hindu community : A handful of people cannot represent the Hindu community. Hindus who are talking about compromising are digging their own graves. Those who are preaching compromise to Hindus are doing injustice to Hindus, and will never be forgiven by history.
3. I will fight to reclaim all temples till my last breath : There is a special place for Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura in the hearts of the Hindus. Similarly, people have special feelings for the temples which were demolished in their area. I will, therefore, fight legally till my last breath to reclaim over 10,000 temples which were converted into mosques. I have vowed to reclaim all the temples, and the resolution made in the name of God cannot be broken. If someone feels that I could be persuaded to change my stand, it would be wrong. Nobody will be able to make me understand nor will anyone be able to understand me.