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"Please Go Away," Mani Shankar Aiyars Daughter Was Told Following Ram Temple Post

By - 02 Feb 2024 11:02 AM

A notice to vacate their Jangpura, Delhi, home was sent to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and his daughter Suranya Aiyar due to a social media post they made criticizing the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22. The notice, which was sent by the Resident's Welfare Association (RWA), begs them to refrain from going on rants that might upset other residents' religious sentiments or disturb the peace.

"We do not appreciate a resident rant which may disturb the peace in the colony or hurt religious sentiments of the residents," the notice stated. "In case you think what you have done in protesting against the consecration of Ram mandir at Ayodhya, we would suggest you to kindly move out to another colony where people can turn blind eye to such hatred," it continued. On January 20, Suranya Aiyar wrote on Facebook that she was fasting in opposition to the Ram Mandir's "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony. According to her, the fast is a way for Muslims to show their love and grief for one another.

In its reply, RWA stated, "What Ms Aiyar said through social media was unbecoming of an educated person, who should have understood that the Ram Mandir was being built after 500 years and that too after 5-0 Supreme Court verdict."

You may use the pretext of "freedom of speech," but keep in mind that the Supreme Court of India has ruled that this protection is not unqualified."

It is requested that Mr. Aiyar either reject his daughter's post or vacate the residence.

The group pleaded with the Aiyars not to incite animosity and mistrust among the populace.

"You may engage in any political activity for the benefit of your nation, but keep in mind that your words and deeds matter and can either enhance or diminish the colony's reputation. Consequently, we kindly ask that you abstain from making such posts or comments," the notification stated.