Maharashtra minister and NCP national spokesperson Nawab Malik has reacted over the special court's verdict acquitting all accused in the Babri masjid demolition case.
"The court has given verdict in the case today. It was expected, and hence, we are not surprised," he said in a video message.
"Rath Yatra was taken out before December 6 (1992). The media of the country was present at the (mosque) site and documented the events. There were photos taken and videos captured. There are contents available on YouTube. But the court has given its verdict and we respect it," Malik said.
The minister said though the accused were acquitted for want of evidence, probe agencies had filed the case based on evidences only.
The NCP leader said it was unlikely that the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government will approach a higher court against the special CBI court's judgement as those who were acquitted include BJP leaders.
All accused in Babri Masjid demolition case were acquitted by Special CBI Court on Wednesday in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The Special CBI Court observed that evidences against the accused are not strong enough and the Babri Mosque demolition incident was not pre-planned.