<p>The year 1992 was when the Babri Mosque was demolished in Ayodhya, around a 130 kilometres from Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow. Hindu volunteers or 'Kar Sewaks' climbed atop the mosque and tore down the structure. BJP spearheaded the campaign called the ‘Ramjanmabhoomi’ (Lord Ram's birthplace) movement &nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to the demolition, BJP had conducted a 'Rath Yatra' (chariot procession) across the country with its leaders to drum up support for the movement and drew huge response and crowds. For a party limited to just two seats in the 1984 elections, this movement paved the way for its future electoral victories.</p>

<p>The demolition divided India’s Hindus and Muslims. While Hindus wanted a grand Ram Mandir on the site, the Muslims wanted their version of justice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A court battle that had been ongoing since Independence gained pace. Archaeological surveys, historical documents, unearthed idols – the morality of the situation, everything was discussed at length.</p>

<p>However, it was only in 2020 that the verdict was announced. India's Supreme Court granted the entire 2.77 acres of disputed land to Hindus.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Muslims were allotted five acres of land to build a mosque at a prominent place.</p>

<p>The judgement was accepted without any bloodshed. It showed that the Indian democracy had evolved to seek a non-violent approach to a long standing dispute that had ignited passions on both sides.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-asi-conducts-scientific-survey-of-gyanvapi-mosque-complex-for-second-day-622697"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;India: ASI conducts scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex for second day</strong></a></p>

<p>The demolition of the mosque will forever remain a tricky topic. However, it remains an integral part of our post-Independence story.&nbsp;</p>

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The year 1992 was when the Babri Mosque was demolished in Ayodhya, around a 130 kilometres from Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow. Hindu volunteers or 'Kar Sewaks' climbed atop the mosque and tore down the structure.

The year 1992 was when the Babri Mosque was demolished in Ayodhya, around a 130 kilometres from Uttar Pradesh's state capital Lucknow. Hindu volunteers or 'Kar Sewaks' climbed atop the mosque and tore down the structure. BJP spearheaded the campaign called the ‘Ramjanmabhoomi’ (Lord Ram's birthplace) movement Prior to the demolition, BJP had conducted a 'Rath Yatra' (chariot procession) across the country with its leaders to drum up support for the movement and drew huge response and crowds. For a party limited to just two seats in the 1984 elections, this movement paved the way for its future electoral victories. The demolition divided India’s Hindus and Muslims. While Hindus wanted a grand Ram Mandir on the site, the Muslims wanted their version of justice. A court battle that had been ongoing since Independence gained pace. Archaeological surveys, historical documents, unearthed idols – the morality of the situation, everything was discussed at length. However, it was only in 2020 that the verdict was announced. India's Supreme Court granted the entire 2.77 acres of disputed land to Hindus. Watch | WION Dispatch: Babri Mosque demolition verdict: Court says demolition not a criminal conspiracy × Meanwhile, the Muslims were allotted five acres of land to build a mosque at a prominent place. The judgement was accepted without any bloodshed. It showed that the Indian democracy had evolved to seek a non-violent approach to a long standing dispute that had ignited passions on both sides. Also read | India: ASI conducts scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex for second day The demolition of the mosque will forever remain a tricky topic. However, it remains an integral part of our post-Independence story. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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