Short and simple answer from Jain point of view:

1. Spiritually, there is no “Shvetāmbār vs Digambar” difference for Girnarji.

All Jains – Shvetāmbār and Digambar – accept that Girnar is the moksha-bhumi of Bhagwan Neminath. The 5th tonk is revered as his nirvan place. In nishchay naya (spiritual viewpoint), it does not “belong” to any sect – it is a Siddha-kshetra of a Vitrag Tirthankar.

1. The difference is mainly in vyavahār (practical / legal management).

Over the last century, the management, court cases and active physical claim on the 5th tonk have mostly been handled by Digambar organisations and trusts. Shvetāmbār sanghs have focused more on: - The main Neminath temple and other Jain temples/tonks on Girnar - Organising yatra, puja, and dharmic activities at the places where they have undisputed control

Because Digambar trusts took the lead in legal fights and day‑to‑day control at the very top, it looks as if only Digambars are “claiming” the 5th tonk, and Shvetāmbārs have “left” it – but spiritually, Shvetāmbār Jains have not stopped believing it is Neminath Bhagwan’s moksha‑sthān.

1. No Jain āgama says Shvetāmbārs must leave claim.

This whole issue is historical & administrative, not scriptural. - Jain scriptures only state that Neminath attained moksha on Girnar. - They do not say “this place belongs to one sect only” or that some sect must give up its right.

So, from pure dharmic view, every Jain has adhikār to do bhav‑bhakti of Neminath Bhagwan connected to Girnar – whether or not their sect’s trust legally controls the topmost spot.

1. Why does it feel like Shvetāmbārs stepped back? (summary)

In simple terms, mainly because: - Digambar trusts historically held/claimed the uppermost tonk area more strongly. - Court cases and public campaigns about the 5th tonk are today led almost entirely by Digambar bodies. - Many Shvetāmbār groups chose to avoid open sectarian tussle and instead continue Girnar bhakti through the main Neminath temple and other Jain shrines on the hill.

So it is more a matter of who is practically fighting legal battles and managing the structure, not a matter of Shvetāmbār Jains denying Neminath’s moksha there.

If you want to read more Jain‑view explanations about Girnar and the 5th tonk, you can see these pages:

• About Girnar as Neminath Bhagwan’s siddha‑kshetra
• About the 5th tonk situation from a Jain perspective