Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the way every section of society welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya is a proof of India's ancient culture and tradition of social harmony, adding that there is no place for fear, bitterness, and negativity in 'New India'.
"After the verdict, the way every section of society, of every religion, has welcomed it is a proof of India's ancient culture and tradition of social harmony," said Prime Minister Modi in his address to the nation.
The Prime Minister said the whole country wanted the Ayodhya case to be heard daily.
"The whole country wanted the Ayodhya case to be heard daily, which happened and today a verdict has been delivered. This case which was going on for decades has concluded finally," the Prime Minister said.
"The Supreme Court listened to all the sides during the hearings of this case with utmost patience. It is a matter of happiness for the entire country that the decision came with the consent of all," he said.
"There is no place for fear, bitterness, and negativity in New India," he stressed.
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