‘Ram Sethu not integral part of Hindu religion’

The government on Tuesday contended before the Supreme Court that the mythological Ram Sethu is not an “essential and integral” part of the Hindu religion.

In a written submission to the court, the UPA government has said, “It has not been proved undoubtedly to be the belief of the Hindu community that Lord Ram did not himself break the bridge. Nor has it been established that whatever remains of the Ram Sethu as a piece of worship is an essential and integral part of the Hindu religion.”

During the last hearing on July 30, the court had asked the government to explore an alternative route and had also asked the government to give details on the “religious significance” of the Ram Sethu.

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