'Karsevaks demolished structure where Hindus offered prayers'

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh today said that in 1992, karsevaks demolished a structure in Ayodhya where Hindus offered prayers.

Singh touched upon the demolition of Babri masjid when asked about his views on the Ram Janmabhoomi issue in view of state Congress's 'Unity Yatra' which started from the Raja Ram temple at Orchha in Tikamgarh district yesterday.

"By linking it (Congress's choice of Raja Ram temple to start its Yatra) with Ayodhya, you all are dwarfing Raja Ram's importance," Singh said.

"I am coming here for the last 40 years. Don't connect it with the controversial Ram Mandir issue," he said.

"Prayers were being offered at the structure (by Hindus) before its demolition (at Ayodhya). So what was the reason behind demolition? That's why I accuse the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of disrespecting Lord Ram," he added.