The special CBI court pronounced its verdict on September 30 in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case in Ayodhya. All 32 accused have been acquitted. CBI judge Surendra Kumar Yadav reading the operative part of the verdict said the demolition was not pre-planned.
A total of 32 accused, including BJP veteran LK Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi, former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, former Union Minister Uma Bharti, and Vinay Katiyar, were named in the charge sheet.
Most of the senior leaders among the 32 accused such as LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi were not present in the Lucknow court when the judge started the proceedings. While Uma Bharti has tested positive for coronavirus, LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi excused themselves on grounds of health and age.
26 out of 32 accused were present in the court, including Sadhvi Ritambhara, Sakshi Maharaj, Vinay Katiyar…