Rao didn't take action till Masjid demolition: Chavan

NEW DELHI, DEC. 13. Mr. S.B. Chavan, who was Union Home Minister in the Rao Cabinet, alleged that the former Prime Minister, Mr. P.V. Narasimha Rao, did not take any action throughout the developments on December 6, 1992.

``That day, no decision was taken till the structure was demolished and, as Home Minister, I could not take a decision till a Cabinet meeting was held. Even after the demolition, no decision was taken to dismiss the BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh. It was upto the Prime Minister and nothing was done till the last moment'', he told Aaj Tak TV in an interview.

He said everything was discussed ``but the decision had to be taken by him (Rao) and he did not do so till the end''.

Speaking on the role of the BJP, Mr. Chavan said, ``I was of the view that one cannot trust them (RSS and BJP) and that is why I posted paramilitary forces at the site.''

- PTI

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