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New Delhi: Asking Muslims to give up their claim on Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura temples for "better relations" with Hindus, Vishwa Hindu Parishad supremo Ashok Singhal on July 12 asserted that these shrines were "non-negotiable".

Giving details of the resolution adopted at the daylong meeting of the high-power panel of Ram Temple Agitation Committee comprising RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) and VHP top brass, Singhal said the Muslim community must withdraw their claim on these three shrines for better relations with Hindus.

"Having adopted such a rigid attitude, Muslims cannot live in the society. They should not challenge the self-respect of Hindus. They have to reach an understanding with Hindus and give up their claim on the three temples," he said.

Both the VHP and RSS were fully united on the issue, Singhal said, adding that the movement for construction of Ram temple got a momentum ever since the VHP associated itself with it.

PTI