Hindu Temple may replace damaged mosque

The town of Ayodhya is significant in Hinduism as the birthplace of deity Rama. In 1992, a mosque was destroyed, leading to a long-standing dispute over the site. Hindus hold ceremonies there and are prepared to build a temple. Prime Minister Vajpayee has sought court intervention, but Hindu groups are impatient, threatening actions that could escalate tensions with Muslims.

How has the Indian government responded to the Ayodhya dispute?

What threats have Hindu groups made concerning the construction of a temple in Ayodhya?