4: Ayodhya ruling | PM to Opposition, litigants to babas: How India reacted | Hindustan Times | PM Modi | Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir

The much-awaited verdict in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute was finally delivered by the Supreme Court on Saturday. The court ordered the construction of a temple dedicated to Hindu god Ram at the disputed site, while awarding the Muslim side an alternate plot measuring 5 acres, for building a mosque. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Opposition parties, from the litigants to spiritualists, the common refrain was the need to maintain harmony and peace. Here's a brief summary of how all sides reacted to the historic judgment.