Truth and justice prevailed: Bhagwat

New Delhi : Hailing the Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhaya issue, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday asserted "truth and justice" have prevailed and stated that the verdict should not be seen as anybody's victory or defeat.

The decision is in line with the sentiments of the whole nation and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) joins the people of the nation in welcoming the verdict, he said.

Addressing a press conference at the Sangh's central office here in Jhandewala, Bhagwat said, "We welcome this decision of the Supreme Court.

This case was going on for decades and it has reached the right conclusion. This should not be seen as a win or loss. We also welcome everyone's efforts to maintain peace and harmony in society."

Welcoming the unanimous decision of the five-judge apex court bench, Bhagwat said everybody should now forget the dispute, which had continued for many decades, and work together to build a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.