Vijayawada: Members of the Muslim community demanded reconstruction of Babri Masjid on the anniversary of its demolition, on Thursday.
Black Day was observed in Vijayawada and Guntur cities and solidarity meetings held in which the speakers alleged that the BJP was trying to sow seeds of discords and create differences among Hindus and Muslims by raising the issue of Ram Mandir construction.
They said that this was being done as general elections are around the corner.
The Muslim Samkshema Samiti, led by its state president Mukhtar Ali submitted a memorandum to the officials in Vijayawada seeking action against fundamentalist forces and efforts to bridge the gaps between the two communities.
The Muslim United Front, led by its president Md. Kaleem, demanded the Union government rebuild Babri Masjid at its original site in Ayodhya.
He expressed anguish that the people who demolished Babri masjid are still roaming free.
Meanwhile, the Communist parties observed December 6 as Secular and Constitution Protection Day.
CPM state secretary P. Madhu, CPI state secretary K. Ramakrishna, Jana Sena state convener Ch. Pardhasarathy, CPM state executive committee member Ch. Babu Rao and Muslim leaders addressed the meeting.
They expressed concern over the increased attacks on Muslims and oppressed communities in the society in the NDA rule.
