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VHP-Ulema spar over Vande Mataram

VHP-Ulema spar over Vande Mataram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders Ambrish Singh and B N Shukla, in a joint statement, also condemned the Darul Uloom for criticising the Madhya Pradesh government for making recital of 'Vande Matram' in government officials mandatory.

Modi provoked sentiments of gau rakshaks: Sibal

Modi provoked sentiments of gau rakshaks: Sibal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

It is PM who is creating such environment, he said.

VHP endorses RSS stand on Indira

VHP endorses RSS stand on Indira

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday took a dig at BJP president L K Advani saying "she divided Pakistan and never changed her stand like some big leaders".

'CPI-Maoist killed VHP leader in Kadhamal'

'CPI-Maoist killed VHP leader in Kadhamal'

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The central committee of the banned Communist Party of India - Maoist had decided to eliminate Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Laxmananda Saraswati as he was opposing them in Kandhamal, according to the confessions of an arrested Maoist commander, who was allegedly involved in the killing in August last year.P Rama Rao alias Uday, arrested on April 20 from Raygada district, told interrogators that he was part of the 16-member Maoist team that gunned down Saraswati.

Pratapgarh: Nearly 500 VHP workers detained

Pratapgarh: Nearly 500 VHP workers detained

Rediff.com12 Sep 2004

The activists were proceeding to Pratapgarh to raze the tomb of a 17th century Mughal general, Afzal Khan, at the foothills of the fort.

Ayodhya verdict: SC observation akin to Liberhan Commission

Ayodhya verdict: SC observation akin to Liberhan Commission

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

In his report, Justice Liberhan said the senior police officers were at hand to ensure that their men toed the line and that the demolition of the disputed structure was allowed to go ahead with "military precision as orchestrated by the leaders present at the spot and carried out by their henchmen."

RSS chief seeks 'glorious Ram Mandir' at VHP meet

RSS chief seeks 'glorious Ram Mandir' at VHP meet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

On a day when Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party's Parliamentary Board, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's chief Mohan Bhagwat raked up the issue of Ram Mandir in Ahmedabad, expressing the desire to build a glorious 'Shree Ram Mandir'.

Bengaluru cops bar Togadia's speech from being aired

Bengaluru cops bar Togadia's speech from being aired

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Police have issued an order, prohibiting organisers from transmitting his speech

RSS, VHP planning Mandir stir ahead of Modi move

RSS, VHP planning Mandir stir ahead of Modi move

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Before the possible arrival of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to New Delhi ahead of the 2014 general election, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh have decided to rake up the Ayodhya Ram Mandir issue again.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Shah's rally and other events will be attended by party workers from neighbouring constituencies, including Amethi.

Court admits petition against VHP leaders

Court admits petition against VHP leaders

Rediff.com12 May 2003

The petition seeks registration of FIRs against VHP leaders for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in Delhi in February. The Delhi high court has issued notices to the Centre, state government and police.

Opposition slams government, VHP on Ayodhya

Opposition slams government, VHP on Ayodhya

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

During the discussion on the issue, the opposition in the Lok Sabha singled out Vajpayee for saying that a temple existed at the disputed site.

VHP activists, sadhus march to Parliament

VHP activists, sadhus march to Parliament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Ramchandra Das Paramhans said on the occasion that a mosque would not be allowed to be built at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Singhal, Togadia released a day after crackdown on yatra

Singhal, Togadia released a day after crackdown on yatra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders Ashok Singhal and Pravin Togadia were on Friday released along with 957 fellow cadres, a day after nearly 2,500 activists were arrested in a massive crackdown by Uttar Pradesh authorities to foil its yatra which also led to protests by its workers.

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The meeting came a day after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra, set up recently to oversee the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, met for the first time on Wednesday.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was elected president and Champat Rai general secretary of the Ram Temple trust at its first meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The police do not have it in them to confront the Hindutva groups in a country ruled by a Hindutva party. No wonder Munawar Faruqui feels this is the end for him, asserts Jyoti Punwani.

'Temple construction will begin in April'

'Temple construction will begin in April'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'We would try our best that the temple structure becomes visible in the next two years.'

My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

My Mother-In-Law Zakia Jafri's 20 Year Wait For Justice

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Every February 28th, Zakia Jafri relives the agony of witnessing the brutal massacre of her husband, former Congress MP Ahsan Jafri, along with scores of other women and children. Despite deteriorating health, her hope that those responsible will be brought to justice, remains strong, notes Najid Hussain.

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Uneasy calm prevailed in Ayodhya, which on Saturday looked like a fortress, with deployment of more than 10,000 cops on the 22nd anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Mosque.

'Yoga is not secular,' says Togadia

'Yoga is not secular,' says Togadia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Amidst opposition in some quarters to observing International Yoga Day, Vishwa Hindu Parishad International Executive President Dr Praveen Togadia on Sunday said that the discipline was never secular and was more of "Vedic and sanatan".

'Ghar vapsi' continues in Kerala; CM refuses to intervene

'Ghar vapsi' continues in Kerala; CM refuses to intervene

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

In Kottayam district alone, 120 people have "returned" to the Hindu faith in the last three months.

BJP leaders were behind Joshi CD: VHP

BJP leaders were behind Joshi CD: VHP

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

BJP leaders were behind Joshi CD: VHP

Discuss security of Hindus in Pakistan, VHP tells Centre

Discuss security of Hindus in Pakistan, VHP tells Centre

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

In the wake of the killing of three Hindus in Sindh province in Pakistan, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday asked India to take up the issue of the security of the minority community with officials in Islamabad. "We demand protection of minority Hindus in Pakistan where they have been subjected to repeated attacks. Human rights organisations across the world and the Indian government should seek an explanation from the Pakistan premier about the repeated killings," he said.

VHP wants to 'save' temple in PoK

VHP wants to 'save' temple in PoK

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia on Wednesday said the Nehru-Liaquat Ali pact in regard to protecting religious places should be implemented in both Pakistan and India.

VHP opposed death penalty for Guj ex-minister Kodnani: Togadia

VHP opposed death penalty for Guj ex-minister Kodnani: Togadia

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad's Gujarat unit had opposed the move of the state government to seek death penalty for former minister Maya Kodnani and others in the 2002 post-Godhra riots case, Parishad leader Pravin Togadia said on Wednesday.

Kandhamal says 'no' to Togadia visit

Kandhamal says 'no' to Togadia visit

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

The district administration of Kandhamal, which has been violence-free for about a year, on Tuesday decided not to allow VHP leader Pravin Togadia to visit the town.

'Ayodhya's locals have moved on with their lives'

'Ayodhya's locals have moved on with their lives'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The locals want a permanent solution to the perennial Mandir-Masjid issue. They have realised political parties will lose relevance if a temple is built.'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

PHOTOS: Ayodhya holds its breath

PHOTOS: Ayodhya holds its breath

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Scenes from ground zero, Ayodhya.

Guj Cong criticises VHP for supporting Modi for PM post

Guj Cong criticises VHP for supporting Modi for PM post

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly Shankersinh Vaghela today criticised the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and some religious leaders for supporting Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate.

Hyderabad: VHP, Bajrang Dal go on a rampage

Hyderabad: VHP, Bajrang Dal go on a rampage

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

As the infuriated mob blocked traffic and targeted RTC buses demanding action against the officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for the removal of the road side 'Pochamma temple', the police used lathis to disperse the crowd.

Defending hate speech; BJP MP Babu Lal asks 'should we worship them'

Defending hate speech; BJP MP Babu Lal asks 'should we worship them'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party's Fatehpur Sikri MP Babu Lal on Tuesday reiterated his comments he made against the Muslim community at a condolence meeting for VHP worker Arun Mahaur, who was killed last week allegedly by some Muslim youths.

Brinda for stern action against VHP, Bajrang Dal

Brinda for stern action against VHP, Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The CPM leader claimed that the recent incidents in Orissa have highlighted the use of violence by these outfits against Christians, including the use of weapons and inflammatory materials to burn houses and churches

Ram temple will be constructed by 2025: RSS

Ram temple will be constructed by 2025: RSS

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh executive head Bhaiyyaji Joshi has expressed confidence that the Ram temple will be constructed in Ayodhya by the time of next 'Kumbh'.