Vishva Hindu Parishad
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Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is an Indian right-wing Hindu organisation based on Hindu nationalism. The VHP was founded in 1964 by M. S. Golwalkar and S. S. Apte in collaboration with Swami Chinmayananda. Its stated objective is "to organise, consolidate the Hindu society and to serve and protect the Hindu Dharma". It was established to construct and renovate Hindu temples, and deal with matters of cow slaughter and religious conversion. The VHP is a member of the Sangh Parivar group, the family of Hindu nationalist organisations led by the RSS.
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Supreme Court collegium ticks off HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech at VHP eventThe Supreme Court collegium reprimanded Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his controversial speech at a VHP event. The collegium advised him to maintain judicial dignity and exercise..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Oppn MPs submit notice for removal of HC judge over remarks on UCC, MuslimsFifty-five opposition Rajya Sabha MPs have filed a notice seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav. They allege Yadav delivered a hate speech promoting communal disharmony..IndiaTimes - Published | |
HC judge's speech at VHP event stirs row, SC takes noteSupreme Court is reviewing a controversial speech by Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, where he allegedly endorsed majoritarian views and made derogatory remarks about a religious..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Shekhar Kumar Yadav, HC judge whose remark at VHP event triggered uproarAllahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's endorsement of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event sparked controversy and a Supreme Court intervention. Critics, including..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC seeks report from Allahabad high court over Justice Yadav’s controversial remarks at VHP eventSC has sought report from the Allahabad high court concerning a speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event. Justice Yadav endorsed the Uniform Civil Code, emphasising its potential..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Judge backing UCC at VHP event wanted cow as 'national animal'Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, an Allahabad High Court judge who recently endorsed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a VHP event, previously advocated for cow protection as a fundamental Hindu right. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
AIMIM chief Owaisi criticises Allahabad HC Justice Shekhar Yadav for taking part in VHP eventAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav for attending a VHP event, questioning his impartiality. Owaisi highlighted Yadav's controversial remarks about majority..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Global bodies accused of double standards by VHP amid Bangladeshi crisisThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has criticized the UNHRC and UN for their inaction regarding the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, urging the Bangladeshi government to address these issues and take..IndiaTimes - Published | |
VHP demands release of Iskcon head priest, criticises Bangladeshi authorities and Indian govt's responseThe Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) condemned the arrest of Iskcon's head priest in Bangladesh, Chinmoy Krishna Das, calling it a "cowardly and undemocratic act." They criticized the Indian government's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Over 100 monkeys die after inhaling pesticide in food godown, buried in secrecyOver 100 monkeys died in an FCI warehouse in India after inhaling pesticide sprayed on wheat sacks. Workers attempted to conceal the incident by burying the carcasses in a pit. The incident came to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
VHP accuses Kerala Government of undermining faith of Lord Ayyappa’s devoteesThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is urging the Kerala government to stop what they call the 'oppression of devotees' at the Sabarimala shrine. They object to practices like including Vavar in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jihadi aggression cannot play victim card: VHP's Surendra Jain warns of rising religious tensionsThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has released a report detailing over 300 incidents since January 2023 that it claims demonstrate escalating attacks on Hindus in India. The VHP alleges these attacks,..IndiaTimes - Published | VHP congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on US elections, hopes for stronger US-India tiesThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The organization expressed hope for stronger India-US relations, citing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shimla mosque dispute: VHP leaders, ex-councillors among those booked for violent protestIn Shimla, fifty individuals, including VHP leaders and panchayat chiefs, were booked for violence during a protest demanding the demolition of an illegal mosque portion. Clashes with police resulted..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal: VHP calls for bandh against unauthorised mosques and police clashesProtests erupted across Himachal Pradesh towns as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and business groups called a bandh against alleged unauthorized mosque constructions and police actions. Demonstrations took..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA offers Rs 20 lakh reward against 2 over VHP neta’s killingNIA offers a reward in the murder case of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar in Nangal, Punjab. The wanted accused, Harjit Singh alias Laddi and Kulbeer Singh alias Sidhu, are on the run. Punjab Police..IndiaTimes - Published | Unrest grips Nangal town as VHP leader shot dead; police probe CCTV footageIndiaTimes - Published |
Lost hope for justice: Muslim sideVHP welcomes Varanasi court's decision to allow a priest to worship deities in Gyanvapi mosque cellar. AIM expresses disappointment. AIM advocate to challenge the order. VHP president praises the..IndiaTimes - Published | VHP welcomes court order on Gyanvapi CellarVHP welcomes Varanasi court's decision to allow a priest to worship deities in Gyanvapi mosque cellar. AIM expresses disappointment. AIM advocate to challenge the order. VHP president praises the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka Congress MLA bats for stopping guarantee schemes if party fails to win max seats in LS pollsCongress MLA H C Balakrishna advocates stopping Karnataka government's guarantee programmes if Congress fails to win maximum seats in Lok Sabha polls. The Magadi MLA said he had spoken to Chief..IndiaTimes - Published | VHP leader urges court to sanction puja in Wazukhana area, Muslims to shift Gyanvapi mosque after ASI survey reportFollowing the ASI survey findings confirming that the Gyanvapi mosque was raised on the ruins of a Hindu temple, the Vishva Hindu Parishad calls for worship to begin in the disputed Wazukhana area. VHP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Muslims should hand over Gyanvapi mosque to Hindus: Union minister Giriraj SinghBJP leader Giriraj Singh appeals to Muslims to hand over the Gyanvapi mosque to Hindus for communal harmony, citing the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Singh also claims that there are no..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh join in celebrations from Delhi, Nirmala Sitharaman from KanchipuramThe 'pran pratishtha' ceremony in temples across India fulfilled the wait of five centuries for the Ram devotees. Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for fulfilling the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ayodhya Ram Mandir LIVE Updates: Ram Temple all set for Pran Pratishtha ceremony todayAhead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya today, Vishwa Hindu Parishad released breathtaking images of the newly built temple.DNA - Published | Karsevak Puram: Quiet area to a busy complex in AyodhyaThe Ram Janmabhoomi temple movement, which had its ups and downs since the demolition of the Babri mosque in 1992, is centered around Karsevak Puram in Ayodhya. The area transformed into a hub for kar..IndiaTimes - Published |
Time to forget all bitterness: VHP presidentIndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of January 22 event, focus on Ram Lalla's 'next friends'As Ayodhya gears up for Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony, here is a look at the deity's 'next friends' who represented him in courts of law since 1989. The first in line was Deoki Nandan Agarwal, a..IndiaTimes - Published |
First look of Ram Lalla's idol inside Ayodhya temple revealedThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has released the first image of the Ram Lalla idol for the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The 51-inch idol, representing Lord Ram as a child,..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress declined invite out of arrogance: VHP chiefIt is regretful that Congress declined the invitation to the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya out of arrogance, VHP working president Alok Kumar said on Thursday and asserted that opposition leaders..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vishwa Hindu Parishad invites sadhus to Ayodhya for Ram temple ceremonyAs the countdown to the grand 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at Ram Lalla has begun, the workers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad reached Badrinath Dham with the intact Kalash of the Ram temple on Wednesday. VHP..IndiaTimes - Published | Shankaracharyas must bless Ram Temple, not criticise, says Union minister RaneUnion Minister Narayan Rane criticizes Shankaracharyas for not blessing the Ram Temple and accuses them of viewing PM Modi and BJP through a political prism. Rane questions their contribution to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Over 150 cars parked strategically in 'Ram' formation hold dazzling light show in Maryland, USIn anticipation of the upcoming opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of America organized a Tesla car light show in Maryland. Over 150 cars formed the word 'Ram'..IndiaTimes - Published | VHP counters Diggy, asserts temple work on ground floor completeVHP president Alok Kumar refuted Digvijaya Singh's claim that the Ram Temple is incomplete, stating that the idol of Ram Lalla is to be settled on the completed ground floor. He mentioned the scheduled..IndiaTimes - Published |
Advani to attend Ram temple consecration ceremony: VHPIndiaTimes - Published | Don't need invitation to go to Ayodhya: Himachal CM SukhuHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asserts his devotion to Lord Ram and expresses his intention to visit Ayodhya after the pran pratistha ceremony. Minister Vikramaditya Singh..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde gets ram temple opening invitationCM Shinde received invitation from Ram Mandir Trust for Ram temple consecration at Ayodhya on January 22. Invitation given by RSS and VHP office bearers and handed over at CM Shinde’s residence in..IndiaTimes - Published | Government departments join forces with RSS, VHP for 'pran pratishtha' eventThe RSS, VHP, and other saffron organizations are playing a leading role in the upcoming consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla's idol in Ayodhya. This event marks the construction of a grand temple at the..IndiaTimes - Published |
VHP, BJP lash out at Congress over karsevak's arrest in KarnatakaThe Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday said that the arrest of a 'karsevak' in Karnataka in a more than two-decade-old case has exposed the real face of the Congress, which is against Ram and..IndiaTimes - Published | QR code scam to loot devotees in name of Ram Mandir, cautions Hindu bodyVinod Bansal, a spokesman from VHP, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to expose the fake social media page titled "Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Chhetra Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.DNA - Published |
QR code fraud targets devotees ahead of Ram Temple consecration eventA fraudulent scheme exploiting devotees on the pretext of seeking donations for the Ram Temple has emerged. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has warned about a cybercriminal network circulating social..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid caste census push, Valmiki and Ravidas temple priests get VHP inviteThe Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has invited priests from Valmiki and Ravidas temples for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. This move is significant in the context of the caste..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Join Ram, Ramatva’: VHP dig at Yechury for turning down Ram temple inviteThe Vishva Hindu Parishad on Tuesday took a swipe at CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury after he declined an invite to the January 22 consecration ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, saying that they..IndiaTimes - Published | Unnecessary comments by INDIA bloc members on other parties inappropriate: MayawatiMayawati criticizes Samajwadi Party for commenting on non-alliance parties. BSP does not believe in hate politics. Ram Mandir inauguration has no objection from BSP. PM Modi to attend idol..IndiaTimes - Published |
Advani & Joshi invited to January 22 Ayodhya temple event, says VHPA new twist emerged on Tuesday to the invitee list for the opening of Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad stating that BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi..IndiaTimes - Published | VHP invites BJP pioneers Advani and Joshi for Ram Temple ConsecrationVishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has invited former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani and Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi to the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The temple trust advised..IndiaTimes - Published |
Article 370 is now history, time for PoK to be liberated: VHP leaderThe Supreme Court judgement on the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir is welcomed by the international working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and senior advocate, Alok Kumar. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Haryana: VHP leader, seers offer prayers at key temples as Nuh wears deserted lookBarricades were erected on the border of Nuh district, and outsiders kept away.DNA - Published |
Nuh violence: Panchayat heads issue letters 'banning' Muslim tradersThe almost identical letters, supposedly written by some sarpanches in these districts in recent days cite the violence in Nuh district on July 31, when mobs attacked a Vishva Hindu Parishad..DNA - Published | 'Exercise of ethnic cleansing'?: HC questions as it halts Haryana bulldozer actionSeveral "illegally-constructed" structures have been razed by the authorities in Nuh in the past few days. Officials had said some of the buildings were used by rioters when a Vishva Hindu Parishad..DNA - Published |
