The Shiv Sena on Saturday lashed out at All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi over his criticisms on the recent push by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the Centre to pass a law and commence construction of the controversial Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Through their editorial mouthpiece Saamna, the Sena reiterated their stance on the Ram Temple, urging the Centre to pass an ordinance for the construction of the temple as they have a majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

The Sena further berated Owaisi for his comments against such a move, saying, people like Owaisi oppose the construction of the Ram Temple. They dare us to construct the temple. There is no need to pay attention to such vile people. Babar's grave is lying unattended in Afghanistan, Muslims there do not have faith in him. If Owaisi's ancestors are from Babar's lineage, he should go to Afghanistan and adopt the Taliban ways. He should not stir Hindu-Muslim debates in India, the Saamna article added.