New Delhi, May 26 -- Former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy has moved the Supreme Court seeking urgent directions to the Union government to decide on his long-pending representation demanding a national monument status for Ram Setu, along with a comprehensive survey by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Filed as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), Dr. Swamy's fresh plea asserts that Ram Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is not just an ancient formation of archaeological interest but also a site of deep religious reverence for millions of Hindus. "This archaeological site is a matter of faith, being treated as a pilgrimage by the people," the petition says.
The petition reiterates the c...