India, July 20 -- The President Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Ayodhya

Most Respected Swami Ji,

May I seek your kind permission to apply for the post of Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra? Having gone through the eligibility conditions, I have reached the conclusion that I may be one of the eligible candidates, notwithstanding a few apparent shortcomings.

I begin with a full disclosure. I have crossed the age of 70. I hope this will not become an obstacle. I am still younger than Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval Ji, and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel Ji.

I also understand that the applicant should be a practising Hindu, preferably a Vaishnavite. Here, I...