The recent Supreme Court decision postponing the hearing to January 2019 has also been a much-discussed cause of discontent. While the bhakts at the sabha refused to acknowledge any wise thought processes behind it, not only concerning the 2019 elections, Khan offers a wistful, almost romantic take. “What can the Supreme Court also do? It is like having to choose between two of your own children who both want the same thing. Hindus also want it, Muslims also want it, and they are both equal in the court’s mind.” He adds his opinion, steeped in logic, as he sees it, “That’s why I say humein nahi chahiye. Us Muslims are ready to give it up, balidaan karne ko taiyyar hai (we are ready to make the sacrifice). You take it and build the mandir. But nobody seems to be doing that.” Soni believes the Supreme Court fears riots too and is hence dithering.