BJP's city president for Deoband in Uttar Pradesh, Gajraj Rana, has asked people to buy "iron swords instead of gold jewellery and silver vessels" on Dhanteras. Rana said, "The Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya issue is expected soon...this could vitiate the atmosphere, so it is advisable to stock iron swords." He added that the swords would be useful for protection.