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VHP favours 'Hindutvavadi' Parliament

VHP favours 'Hindutvavadi' Parliament

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Asserting the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute could be resolved only by Parliament and not by a court of law, the Vishwa Hindu Parishand today said it would initiate efforts at the Maha Kumbh in Allahabad to ensure that those sensitive towards the sentiments of Hindus were elected to it in a large number.

Will contest elections if party asks: Priyanka Gandhi

Will contest elections if party asks: Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

However, she said her own wish is to work for the party's organisation.

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The Board, which also comprise the state government nominees, told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of 'biological attributes'.

Ayodhya: Let the courts prevail

Ayodhya: Let the courts prevail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Judges went by account of Guru Nanak's Ayodhya darshan

Judges went by account of Guru Nanak's Ayodhya darshan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court said Janma Sakhies, which have been brought on record, contains a description of visit of Guru Nanak Devji to Ayodhya, where he had a darshan of the birthplace of Lord Ram.

Another head rolls in Ayodhya letter row

Another head rolls in Ayodhya letter row

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday removed R M Srivastava from the post of Principal Secretary (Home), close on the heels of suspending IAS officer Sarvesh Chandra Mishra in connection with a controversial letter on "reconstruction" of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Letter controversy: UP govt suspends senior IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Mishra, a 1997-batch officer, was the Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh before he was shunted out on Saturday.

Oldest Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Oldest Babri litigant Hashim Ansari passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Born in Ayodhya, Ansari was the first to file the suit on the matter in the court of civil judge of Faizabad in 1949.

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In his message to the Buddhist community from his home in McLeodganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader asked people to recite the 'om mani padme hum' mantra. With this practice, you will create some roots of virtue that you can dedicate to me -- Avalakiteshvara's messenger -- to live for 110 or 108 years or so, the Dalai Lama said.

Will Modi sideline the VHP once again?

Will Modi sideline the VHP once again?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

There are indications that the Modi dispensation was disinclined to bring the VHP into the temple-mosque frame.

BJP's response to Ram Mandir will decide course of India's history

BJP's response to Ram Mandir will decide course of India's history

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'It is imperative that all parties make a commitment that they shall abide by the final decision of the Supreme Court.' 'This will be the best way to bring a closure.' 'It is time India moves on to face several other challenges.'

How Modi outwitted Rao's Babri Masjid calculation

How Modi outwitted Rao's Babri Masjid calculation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'He failed to foresee that the campaign of hatred need not be continuous; a sporadic, scattered campaign is enough.' 'What was important is to keep the pot boiling, not let it overflow like happened during the masjid-mandir days,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Dhavan says sacked from Ayodhya case; AIMPLB wants him

Dhavan says sacked from Ayodhya case; AIMPLB wants him

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Dhavan took to Facebook to disclose that he has been removed from further participation in the Ayodhya case on the 'nonsensical' ground that he is unwell.

How India's FIRST feature film was made

How India's FIRST feature film was made

Rediff.com22 May 2021

At a time when many women were forbidden by their caste-conscious families from taking up acting assignments in an industry not deemed respectable, Phalke wanted to cast his wife as the female lead in Raja Harishchandra.

Krishna in jeans: Head priest sacked

Krishna in jeans: Head priest sacked

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

BJP will win LS poll on PM Modi's 'naam' and 'kaam', says Adityanath

BJP will win LS poll on PM Modi's 'naam' and 'kaam', says Adityanath

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed confidence that the BJP will win over 74 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state.

For Ayodhya litigant Hashim Ansari, the case meant everything

For Ayodhya litigant Hashim Ansari, the case meant everything

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Though Mohammed Hashim Ansari was the oldest litigant in the case and was against the Ram temple coming up at the site, he never spoke ill of his neighbours who were Hindus.

Eyewitness: 'People disappeared without a trace after the explosion'

Eyewitness: 'People disappeared without a trace after the explosion'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'I lost several of my friends, a lot of people I know are severely injured and in hospital. It will take time for all of us to recover.' 'You can't blame any single political party for using their influence to get the fireworks okayed. It is an election year and everybody wants to please the people.'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'It is a very irresponsible statement.' 'He is saying all the wrong things.'

'Beware' of Congress, BJP tells Muslims

'Beware' of Congress, BJP tells Muslims

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday claimed that the Congress was trying to "lure Muslims with the false promise of protecting the Babri mosque" and asked the community to "beware" of a party which has no concern for its betterment and views it as a mere vote bank.

Ayodhya verdict: 'I am filing the review petition'

Ayodhya verdict: 'I am filing the review petition'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'Many people tell me I should give up the fight but I don't listen to them.'

CAA won't be withdrawn, protests may continue: Shah

CAA won't be withdrawn, protests may continue: Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in Lucknow in support of the CAA, Shah threw the challenge for the debate to Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati. He also declared that the construction of a Ram temple 'touching the skies' in Ayodhya will begin within three months.

Winning allies and influencing leaders, the Vajpayee way

Winning allies and influencing leaders, the Vajpayee way

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

If Advani's ideological leadership galvanised the party's cadres and core support, Vajpayee soaring oratory, common touch and easy charm won over the masses.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'They said they were on a pilgrimage'

'They said they were on a pilgrimage'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

When driver Rehan agreed to take four youths around the city for a 'quick pilgrimage' in his vehicle, little did he know that they were on a dangerous mission to attack the makeshift temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Nation has right to know seer's formula: VHP

Nation has right to know seer's formula: VHP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

VHP leader Pravin Togadia insisted any negotiated settlement should involve handing over the disputed site to Hindus unconditionally.

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Xi makes first visit to Tibetan town bordering Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Xi arrived at the Nyingchi Mainling Airport on Wednesday and was warmly welcomed by local people and officials of various ethnic groups, Xinhua news agency reported.

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'She has never advocated people taking to the streets and calling for a revolution.' 'I don't know if that will change now.'

ASI team to begin excavation work today

ASI team to begin excavation work today

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

ASI team to begin excavation today

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India and Indians can ignore Pakistan, but that cannot be said of other nations in the neighbourhood, where New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy constantly reverberates. Four of the eight SAARC member-nations are Muslim -- Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The rulers decide the nation's India or anti-India policy in the first two, and street-opinion contributes to the same in the latter two, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

No new mosque can be built in Ayodhya: VHP

No new mosque can be built in Ayodhya: VHP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday demanded that a grand Ram temple be built in the 67 acre plot surrounding the disputed site in Ayodhya and said 'no new mosque' can be built there as it has been established as the birth place of Lord Ram.

No knee-jerk reaction after verdict: RSS, VHP

No knee-jerk reaction after verdict: RSS, VHP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

With the verdict on Ayodhya title suit expected shortly, leaders of RSS and VHP on Thursday discussed the strategy in the aftermath of the judgment if it goes against the construction of Ram temple at the disputed site.

SC notice to Centre, UP on Ram worship at Ayodhya

SC notice to Centre, UP on Ram worship at Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a plea for removing alleged unreasonable restrictions imposed by the authorities in Ayodhya on worshipping Lord Rama in the temple at the disputed site.A bench comprising Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and Justices A K Ganguly and B S Chauhan also issued notices to the Faizabad district commissioner and others, on an application filed by Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy.

All should accept excavation outcome: Kanchi seer

All should accept excavation outcome: Kanchi seer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

‘God is still existing in the site. Now he is in a makeshift hut. Later, he will be installed in a temple,’ Jayendra Saraswati.

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

No change in Ayodhya stand: PM

No change in Ayodhya stand: PM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

The issue can be resolved either through court or mutual agreement between Hindus and Muslims, he said.