Ayodhya verdict: Sidelined LK Advani says he's blessed

New Delhi: L.K. Advani, the most prominent face of the 1990s Ram Janmabhoomi movement, whose Rath Yatra to support the VHP’s mandir movement is given credit for bringing the BJP much political gains, felt “vindicated” over the Supreme Court verdict.

In a statement, Mr Advani “wholeheartedly” welcomed the “historic judgement” and said he “stand vindicated and feel deeply blessed” that the apex court gave its unanimous verdict paving the way for the construction of a “magnificent temple for Lord Ram in Ayodhya.”