After the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed CBI’s appeal challenging withdrawal of criminal conspiracy charges against senior BJP leaders including Uma Bharti, it is expected that she may lose her cabinet post.
Following the SC's verdict, Uma Bharti addressed press conference.
Uma Bharti who holds the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation will have to face the trial in Lucknow court. As per the Supreme Court’s order, hearing in this case would be on a day-to-day basis and the trial has to be completed in two years.
Here are the updates from the press conference:
# It was a matter of pride to join the movement of Ram temple
# There was no qualms after demolition of disputed structure
# It is because of temple movement that BJP was successful in coming to power
# I will not tolerate anything against Lord Ram, country and national flag
# People have faith in us
# Ram Temple will be built at any cost
# I will proceed for Ayodhya this evening
# Did Sonia Gandhi plotted conspiracy during Sikh riots
# I am ready to sacrifice my life in this matter
# There was no conspiracy to demolish the structure
# Everything was open, there was no conspiracy
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