Mumbai (Maharashtra): The Central Government tried to break ‘Ram-setu’ the bridge, in Arabian Sea, which is as old as more than one and a half million years, between India and Sri Lanka with a machine but the machine did not work. The Government is therefore, planning to demolish it with the help of explosives. So far about 3% bridge has been demolished; this was declared in the press conference held by Prof. Vyankatesh Abadev, Mahamantri of VHP.
‘Ram-setu’ does not belong only to India; but its historical significance is acknowledged by the whole world. The Government gives protection to Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Haji Ali Durgah but is very keen to demolish the ‘Ram-setu’ although it is known that its demolition can cause many problems. The Government is going to spend Rs. 2740 crores towards demolition of the ‘setu’.
Source: ‘Daily Sanatan Prabhat’