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Hyderabad: Breathing fire on Ayodhya issue, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international general secretary Praveen Togadia on June 23 warned of a 'big agitation that will change the course of country's politics' if the land was not handed over to Hindus 'unconditionally' and said the nation has a 'right to know' details of new formula suggested by Kanchi seer.

Taking objection to 'secret parleys' to resolve the vexed issue, Togadia said any proposal that compromises on self-respect of Hindus would not be acceptable "even over our dead bodies" and made it clear that the claims over Kashi and Mathura lands would continue to be on VHP's agenda.

"Why is this secretive talks? Is it a private limited company? Ayodhya is not an issue concerning an individual or organisation but a matter of faith for millions of Hindus," he said.

While refraining from criticising Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati, whose fresh initiative has raised expectations of an early solution to the dispute, the VHP leader, however, made it clear that they would not accept "mortgaging Hindu pride".

"We are not sabotaging anybody's efforts and are not against negotiated settlement. But, it should involve handing over of Ram Janmasthan to Hindus unconditionally. We want Ram temple at any cost and by any method".

Asked about Kanchi seer's remark that the solution to Ayodhya dispute would be found by July 6, Togadia said, "any Hindu Shankaracharya should be confident. We are also confident that a temple will be built at the birthplace of Lord Ram. History will prove it".

PTI