Ayodhya verdict: Time everyone worked for peace

Faith and places of worship are not meant to destroy the peace of mankind; instead, they are meant to forge strong friendship between them.

I wish the judgment of the Supreme Court on the Babri Masjid case will settle all the disputes forever. Let's all accept the final verdict in the case. Let's also hope that the dispute over Babri Masjid is the first and the last one over the ownership of various places of worship in our country.

I wish the Hindu and Muslim communities would work for lasting peace by strengthening their faith in the country's judicial system. My prayers are for that.

(Dr K.T. Jaleel is minister for higher education, minority welfare and waqf, Kerala)