383: Why Are Men Accused in Babri Masjid Demolition on The Ram Mandir Trust? - a podcast by The Quint

The Ram Mandir Trust met for the first time on 19 February, and appointed two men accused in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992, to top posts in The Ram Mandir Trust. Remember the trust is the body that will oversee the building of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad Vice-President Champat Rai, and the chief of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas and one of the petitioners in the Ayodhya Title dispute, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, have been appointed as the general secretary and President of the Trust, respectively.

Both men are accused of a laundry list of crimes including rioting and incitement, in the Babri Masjid demolition.

Should people who are still under trial for involvement in the Babri Masjid demolition, be on the Ram Mandir trust? What message does this send? And who are the other members of this trust? 

Let’s get some answers.