Will there be a solution to the Gyanvapi controversy? After the initiative of Supreme Court, Muslim side will join the talks today for the first time

Varanasi: An important turning point has come in the much talked about Gyanvapi case. Now the Muslim side has also agreed to participate in the mediation process started on the initiative of the Supreme Court. Anjuman Intejamia Masajid, which had earlier said to distance itself from this process, has changed its stand after talks. Now his advocate will present his side by participating in the meeting to be held on Tuesday.

Mediation will take place on the initiative of the Supreme Court

Under the instructions of the Supreme Court, the District Court has sent these cases to the mediation center to resolve the cases related to the Gyanvapi dispute. Notices have been issued to all parties asking them to attend the meeting. The purpose of this process is to explore the possibility of a settlement through mutual negotiations outside the court.

Decision changed after refusal

In a letter issued by Anjuman Intejamia Masjid on Monday, it was said that it will not be a part of the mediation process. However, later the decision was changed after discussion between the officials and advocates of the organization. Now the advocate from the Muslim side will attend the meeting and present his side.

Three-member committee will hear

Considering the sensitivity of the Gyanvapi case, the responsibility of mediation has been handed over to a three-member committee headed by ADJ-VI. Officials of the District Legal Services Authority will also be present during the meeting and the arguments of all the parties will be heard.

Many matters will be discussed

During the mediation, many pending matters related to the Gyanvapi complex can be discussed. These include demands for worship at Shringaar Gauri, survey of various parts of the complex, claims related to the Vyas family and other legal disputes. The objective is to see on which issues there is a possibility of mutual agreement.

Emphasis on legal solution

Some parties are still not in favor of mediation, but most people believe that such a sensitive matter should be resolved within the ambit of law. The Muslim side has also made it clear that it will cooperate in the court process while respecting its legal rights.

The Gyanvapi dispute is pending in the court for a long time. In such a situation, this initiative of mediation can prove to be the first step towards some consensus in the future, although the final decision will be taken only through the judicial process.