News for 'Vishwa Hindu Parishad VHP'

Muslims leaving Ayodhya

Muslims leaving Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Acharya Giriraj Kishore arrested in Lucknow

Acharya Giriraj Kishore arrested in Lucknow

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

The outfit's Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh in charge Prabhu Narain Singh was also arrested.

'Govt cannot be sacrificed for temple law'

'Govt cannot be sacrificed for temple law'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

The solution lies in an agreement between Hindus and Muslims, he said.

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

There can be no communal harmony unless Muslims forgo their claim on Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi, where there are temple-mosque disputes, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal said today and asked Sunni Central Board and All India Muslim Personal Law Board to take initiative.

Trishul pooja wherever Gehlot goes: Togadia

Trishul pooja wherever Gehlot goes: Togadia

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

He said the poojas will be held one day prior and after the visit of the Rajasthan chief minister.

'Most Dargahs, Mosques Will Be Threatened'

'Most Dargahs, Mosques Will Be Threatened'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'The new Waqf bill sows the seed for conflict in every town and village of India.'

Maneka Gandhi defends Husain

Maneka Gandhi defends Husain

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The Pilibhit MP, who praised Husain for his charity, alleged that his paintings had been misread deliberately and suggested that they were worthy of being displayed in a museum.

Ramjanambhoomi leader hospitalised

Ramjanambhoomi leader hospitalised

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Mahant Ramchandra Das Paramhans is the president of the Ramjanambhoomi Nyas, which is spearheading the movement for construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya.

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

'It will harm Hindus': VHP opposes Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The VHP, in its letter to the state law commission, has not just cited policy's adverse impact on children, it also lists imbalance in communities as 'different communities respond differently to incentives or disincentives related to family planning and contraption'.

Gujarat: VHP protest forces Muslim businessman to sell off his house

Gujarat: VHP protest forces Muslim businessman to sell off his house

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A year ago, VHP international president Pravin Togadia had allegedly advised VHP members and other residents of that area to insult Muslims to make them vacate their properties in areas dominated by the majority community.

Some contract diarrhoea if they don't abuse Hindus: VHP on Dadri lynching

Some contract diarrhoea if they don't abuse Hindus: VHP on Dadri lynching

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Amid mounting criticism of right wing outfits over Dadri lynching incident, Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Thursday hit back and said it has become "fashion" for "some people" to abuse Hindus or else they contract "diarrhoea".

Don't fail electors, build Ram Temple: VHP tells Modi Sarkar

Don't fail electors, build Ram Temple: VHP tells Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Stepping up pressure for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre cannot afford to fail its electors on the "core issue" and must deliver on it.

No new Muslim home-owners in Hindu areas, says VHP in Bhavnagar

No new Muslim home-owners in Hindu areas, says VHP in Bhavnagar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Ali Asghar Zaveri, a Muslim businessman who had purchased a sprawling bungalow in Bhavnagar's Krishna Nagar in 2014, has finally let go off his prized property, under duress from the VHP. Prasanna Zore reports on how the VHP went about its task.

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police has denied the allegation of a woman who said her full-term pregnant daughter-in-law lost her child after she was assaulted by it during a raid at her house.

After Ram Navami violence, Hanuman Jayanti passes off peacefully in Bengal

After Ram Navami violence, Hanuman Jayanti passes off peacefully in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

While the saffron camp questioned the administrative capabilities of the Mamata Banerjee-led state government, the Trinamool Congress claimed that BJP leaders "behaved like good boys" this time.

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Police escorted the rally all the way, at one point standing in a row to prevent the rallyists from entering a side road where stood a huge mosque. Across the road, an old Muslim woman asked her Hindu neighbour what the rally was all about. The latter shrugged her ignorance, looking on in bewilderment at the young men with their saffron flags, all of them wearing Bajrang Dal T-shirts.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

3 cops suspended for assaulting woman over inter-faith relationship

3 cops suspended for assaulting woman over inter-faith relationship

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Singh identified the suspended police personnel as Head Constable Salek Chand and constables Neetu Singh and Priyanka.

2 home guards shot dead in clashes during VHP yatra in Haryana's Nuh

2 home guards shot dead in clashes during VHP yatra in Haryana's Nuh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob in Haryana's Nuh district tried to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, officials said.

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.

UP govt bans VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas' on Ram temple issue

UP govt bans VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas' on Ram temple issue

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

After clamping down on its yatra on the Ayodhya issue, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday banned Vishwa Hindu Parishad's proposed 'Sankalp Diwas' stir on October 18 to press for a parliamentary legislation on building Ram temple, fearing a communal flare-up.

The politics over VHP yatra

The politics over VHP yatra

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Days after the Uttar Pradesh government denied the Vishwa Hindu Parishad permission for the yatra, the row has gained a religious-political colour.

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'The people of Gujarat are more religious than people of other states, this gives the BJP an advantage.'

2 women scribes arrested by Tripura police granted bail

2 women scribes arrested by Tripura police granted bail

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Samriddhi Sakunia and Swarna Jha, journalists with HW News Network, were produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Gomati district Shubhra Nath, who granted them bail on bail bonds of Rs 7,500.

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Hate speech case: Guj court reserves order on Kajal Hindustani's bail plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The court of additional sessions judge R M Asodiya reserved its order on Hindustani's bail plea for April 13, additional public prosecutor Moham Gohel said.

Charred bodies: Rajasthan police says it has concrete evidence against 8 accused

Charred bodies: Rajasthan police says it has concrete evidence against 8 accused

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Rajasthan police has got concrete evidence against eight accused named in the FIR registered after the abduction and murder of two Muslim men whose charred bodies were found in Haryana's Bhiwani, officials said on Wednesday.

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Centre has rushed additional security forces to Ayodhya to prevent the much hyped yatra that is being planned by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in spite of a ban on it by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Construction work on the Ram temple in Ayodhya is going on in full swing and a part of construction is likely to be completed by October this year, said general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday.

Did SP 'match fix' Ayodhya yatra episode with VHP?

Did SP 'match fix' Ayodhya yatra episode with VHP?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Monday granted reprieve to arrested Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders as the ruling Samajwadi Party prosecutors chose to soft peddle on them.

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

UP govt flexes its muscles; VHP leaders go into hiding

UP govt flexes its muscles; VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With Vishwa Hindu Parishad adamant in going ahead with its planned yatra from Ayodhya from Sunday, the Faizabad district administration on Friday issued arrest warrants against its 70 leaders amid heavy deployment of police force in the twin towns.

UP CM slams VHP for 'drama'; 958 activists let off

UP CM slams VHP for 'drama'; 958 activists let off

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Claiming there was nothing religious about Vishwa Hindu Parishad's 84 Kosi Yatra, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today described it as a "political drama" which his government had not allowed to be staged.

Four-day RSS meet to plot UP, Bihar poll plan underway

Four-day RSS meet to plot UP, Bihar poll plan underway

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

The meet will discuss the organisation's strategy to galvanise and energise the cadre

Ayodhya bhoomi pujan to be telecast live on DD: Trustees

Ayodhya bhoomi pujan to be telecast live on DD: Trustees

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Invitations are being extended to several people who have been part of this temple movement including BJP leaders L K Advani, Murali Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti, Mishra said. Kameshwar Chaupal, another trustee of the temple, said top leaders of the RSS including its chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi are also being invited for the event along with VHP's working president Alok Kumar.

VHP inaugurates Ayodhya yatra; Singhal, Togadia arrested

VHP inaugurates Ayodhya yatra; Singhal, Togadia arrested

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday inaugurated its controversial yatra from Ayodhya amidst a massive crackdown launched by the Uttar Pradesh administration which has arrested senior VHP leaders Ashok Singhal and Praveen Togadia, and over 500 people.

Conversion a silent invasion, shouldn't be allowed: Bommai

Conversion a silent invasion, shouldn't be allowed: Bommai

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Terming religious conversion a silent invasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the menace of conversion should not be allowed to grow in society.

Rajasthan minister reviews situation after 500 cows starve to death

Rajasthan minister reviews situation after 500 cows starve to death

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

He directed the centre to take prompt action to clear mud from there and provide better living conditions.

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The controversy started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded the Ola to block his account. However, there were many who supported the man's 'right to choose'.

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

After ghar wapsi, VHP now plans roti-beti ka rishta

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The VHP leadership notes that 'ghar wapsi' wasn't something started after the Modi govt took over. Archis Mohan reports