If Muslims agree, Hindus will join in the construction of mosque: Subramanian Swamy

Speaking to Firstpost, Swamy said, "I’m confident that the apex court will give a favourable judgment. And if it happens, by the end of the year, construction of a Ram Temple will begin with mutual consent. I’ve filed a writ petition seeking day-to-day hearing of petitions in the Supreme Court."

He also said that the Muslims would not be allowed to build a mosque in Ram Janmabhoomi, but promised help if they built it anywhere else.

"No mosque will be allowed to be built in Ram Janmabhoomi. "

Calling a mosque a prayer hall for the Muslims, he said it isn't the same for Hindu temples.

"According to Islam, a mosque is a facilitating centre for offering Namaz, where people gather and read. It’s a kind of prayer hall, unlike the way a temple is. If Muslims agree to it, Hindus will join in the construction of the mosque," Swamy said.

He  said, "During the 800 years of Muslim rule, some 40,000-odd temples were demolished in the country. We’ve asked for three – Sri Ram temple in Ayodhya, Krishna temple in Mathura and Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. If Muslims agree to give us these three temples, they can keep the rest 39,997 mosques."

Swamy said that the Ram Temple will become a reality.