AYODHYA: Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee and former Principal Secretary to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister late Kalyan Singh, has reflected on the events surrounding the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid, saying on Saturday that key decisions in such situations are largely driven by political leadership rather than bureaucratic officials.
Recalling the developments of that period, Misra said that in 1992, despite reports indicating a collapse of law and order in Ayodhya, the then Chief Minister Kalyan Singh had issued clear instructions that police should not open fire on 'Karsevaks'.
He also referred to his tenure serving under different political administrations, including that of former Chief Minister late Mulayam Singh Yadav, noting the contrast in approaches adopted by the two leaders during moments of crisis.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Misra said, "Decisions of this kind are not taken at the level of the Principal Secretary. About 90 per cent of such decisions are political in nature, and around 10 per cent involve inputs from the Home Secretary, the Chief Secretary, and the Director General of Police."