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Why did a Bajrang Dal leader hand out trishuls in a Gujarat newsroom?

In a video from a Gujarat newsroom, a Bajrang Dal leader hands trishuls to women journalists. They then perform a beheading gesture on camera. Online, some users read it as a message to Muslims, others as an echo of the 2002 riots. The channel says both readings are wrong and…

Newslaundry · Sep 28

Ashok Singhal: A life devoted to the service of Bharat

No mention of Ashok-ji is complete without recalling his pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Who can forget his address at VHP's Boat Club rally in New Delhi in April 1991? Or the defining image of an injured and bleeding Ashok-ji after a police lathi blow in October 1990…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief's remarks threat to India's sovereignty: VHP

Vishva Hindu Parishad has responded to Mahmood Madani's allegations regarding the treatment of Muslims in India. Madani expressed concerns over targeted actions and judicial system effectiveness, prompting VHP's criticism. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal claimed Madani's comments threaten Indian sovereignty and questioned his commitment to India's Constitution. The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, founded…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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VHP's call to bar Muslims from Navratri events: Such stand against Constitution, says Athawale

Union minister Ramdas Athawale opposed calls to bar Muslims from garba events. He stated India is governed by the Constitution, ensuring equal rights for all religions. Athawale believes people of different faiths should participate in each other's festivals. He cited Ajmer Sharif Dargah as an example of interfaith harmony. Such…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

BAPS and its celibate monks: The organisation at the centre of the Eiffel Tower row

A Hindu religious organisation has come under fire in Paris, France after female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to move away or make themselves “invisible” during a private visit by its delegation. This prompted staff to strike and force the iconic landmark to close on September 7.

Newslaundry · Sep 8

VHP bars participation of Muslims in garba, dandiya events in Maharashtra; sets rules for organisers

The Vishva Hindu Parishad will prevent Muslims from participating in Navratri garba and dandiya events. Organizers must verify Hindu identity through Aadhaar cards and tilak application. The organization states these are precautionary measures to protect cultural character. VHP spokesperson Shriraj Nair questioned Muslim participation in idol worship festivals. He suggested…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Muslim social worker started Janmashtami celebration in Kolkata's Mominpore 58 yrs ago but now the muslim organisers have been removed and Hindus have taken over the committee

This year, a well-known Kolkata Janmashtami celebration is undergoing a noteworthy organizational change. The event, which has historically embraced multicultural involvement, will now be exclusively managed by Hindu members. This decision comes in light of comments made by a local BJP representative regarding religious festivities. The Muslim community has been…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

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India Anti-Conversion Law: Churches Demand Worshippers Sign 'Self-Declaration' Forms to Pray Safely

Churches in Maharashtra are requiring congregants to sign self-declaration forms to counter allegations of forced conversion as the state's anti-conversion law takes effect.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Vishwa Hindu Parishad slams Congress over singing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram

The VHP has criticized the Congress party's decision regarding Vande Mataram. The opposition party will now sing only two stanzas of the national song. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal stated this decision reflects appeasement politics. He further alleged the Congress party is driven by a foreign mindset. This stance, according to…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

JNU professor Zoya Hasan’s Independence Day speech on 'pluralism' cancelled hours before event at Delhi school

JNU professor Zoya Hasan’s scheduled Independence Day address at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya was cancelled hours before the event after school security cited a reported threat to her and students. The decision drew reactions from parents, police, the VHP and others.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Skit on Ram temple hurt Hindu sentiments: BJP, VHP; Pappu Yadav says protested to 'protect Sanatan'

The BJP and VHP have taken a strong stance against Rahul Gandhi and Pappu Yadav, accusing them of disrespecting Hindu sentiments through a dramatic demonstration in Parliament about supposed embezzlement related to Ram temple donations.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Ayodhya seers, VHP to chart Ram Temple roadmap amid donation row, focus on Ramanandi traditions

Ayodhya seers and VHP members will meet Thursday to discuss the Ram Temple's future. Discussions will focus on preserving traditional religious practices and rebuilding devotee confidence. This meeting follows the Trust deferring key decisions on leadership and trustee appointments. Participants will also consider social boycotts for those defaming the Trust.…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Attempt to save big fish: Congress questions PM's silence on Ram temple 'embezzlement'

Congress has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Ram temple donation embezzlement. Allegations suggest attempts to shield influential figures while targeting minor employees. Several irregularities concerning land purchases and temple construction have also surfaced. Congress leaders demand answers from the Prime Minister, RSS, and VHP. They also question the…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Pot calling the kettle black: Cong slams VHP letter to police on claims made by opposition leaders on donations

The Congress party has strongly criticized the VHP's request to the Ayodhya police to question opposition leaders regarding alleged donation theft at the Ram temple. Congress leaders described the VHP's move as "the pot calling the kettle black," accusing the organization of attempting to deflect from its own past controversies…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

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Newslaundry · Jul 1

The making of Champat Rai: From trusted organiser to Ayodhya’s most controversial figure

In 1990, when L K Advani set out on his Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, the journey didn’t survive contact with Bihar – Lalu Yadav’s government had him arrested in Samastipur. Into that vacuum stepped Ashok Singhal, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s then general secretary, who slipped into Ayodhya and…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Ram Temple Trust will meet on July 7 to decide future action: VHP chief

The Ram Temple Trust is set to meet in Ayodhya on July 7 to tackle the fallout from the resignations of two prominent officials amid troubling allegations of donation mismanagement. VHP chief Alok Kumar voiced hopes for appointing a new CEO to efficiently oversee temple activities, underlining the critical need…

Newslaundry · Dec 26, 2025

TV anchors slam ‘fringe’ Bajrang Dal, gush over Modi – miss the connection entirely

Christmas festivities in India have been overshadowed by acts of vandalism, intimidation, and violence by right-wing Hindutva groups this year, whether it’s in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and even Kerala. You can read our reports on such acts committed by members of the Bajrang Dal, VHP and others here…

Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2025

In Rajasthan’s anti-conversion campaign: Third-party complaints, police ‘bias’, Hindutva link

“My wife’s clothes were torn. Women who were part of our congregation that day were sexually assaulted, auraton ki bhi lajja bhang ki (women’s modesty was outraged)...all this in the name of allegations related to religious conversion.”

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Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

Sadiq Khan rejects calls to exclude Hindu nationalist group from Diwali celebrations

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK (VHP-UK), also known as the World Council of Hindus UK, are on the official committee of organisers for the City Hall-backed Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday

International Business Times · May 25, 2025

Suriname Votes For New Government To Steer Oil Windfall

Voting began Sunday in Surinamese parliamentary elections that will determine who will harness giant oil wealth to carry out a rags-to-riches transformation of the smallest country in South America.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Members of far-right Hindu group attack Easter service in India with sticks

Members of the Bajrang Dal and VHP stormed a Christian gathering in Gujarat, chanting slogans and wielding sticks

Newslaundry · Mar 22, 2025

Hafta 529: US campus crackdown, defining patriotism, English media dominance

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande are joined by The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and The Wire’s Seema Chishti.

Newslaundry · Mar 19, 2025

Anatomy of Nagpur violence: From ‘Hindutva protest to Muslim outfit’s rumour-mongering’

What began as a celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj on Monday descended into hours of chaos and violence across a 2-kilometre radius in Nagpur’s Mahal area – leaving vehicles damaged, 33 police officers injured, and a community divided in its wake.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2025

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur city.

Dynamite News · Mar 18, 2025

Nagpur Violence: Why protesters demanding Aurangzeb tomb removal? Explained

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb has been at the centre stage even before the Nagpur violence as the Hindu outfits, such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), are demanding the removal of Mughal emperor's tomb. Read further on Dynamite News:

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