VHP

VHP-Bajrang Dal leader held for making remarks 'hurting sentiments'

April 09, 2020 11:36 pm

A scrap dealer from Bhavanagar city, Abid Pacha, was also arrested for allegedly making comments "prejudicial" to a religious group. Police saying the remarks originated from difference of views over spread of coronavirus infection in the country.

Legal action should be taken against anti-CAA protesters: VHP General Secy

March 05, 2020 12:39 am

"The VHP strongly condemns it (anti-CAA protests) and we urge the state and central governments to crush the agitations and take strict legal action."

VHP Marga Darshak Mandal Meeting: ‘Build Ram temple from Ram Bhakts’ money, not govt funds’

January 21, 2020 8:51 am

They also expressed hope that the construction of the temple would start by “Navratra” this year

Babri Demolition Post-verdict, Nyas says no to Shaurya Diwas, VHP divided

December 01, 2019 7:34 am

Before and after the Ayodhya verdict in favour of the Hindu parties on November 9, religious and political leaders had urged people to restrain themselves from rallies and celebrations.

VHP, BJP MP felicitate lawyer Keshav Parasaran who represented Ramlalla in SC

November 24, 2019 7:57 am

As part of a symbolic gesture, Parasaran, who was accompanied by his team of more than a dozen lawyers, also presented the hard copy of Supreme Court verdict to Ayodhya divisional commissioner Manoj Mishra, who is the official receiver of Ram Janmabhoomi.

Spotlight back on him, Ram temple architect says work will take up to 3 years

November 11, 2019 6:52 am

Estimated to cost Rs 50 crore to Rs 60 crore, the temple will be built with pink sandstone, to be mined and brought from Bansi Paharpur, Rajasthan.

Temple in Ayodhya: Short history of an old Sangh Parivar demand

November 09, 2019 6:02 pm

The RSS, BJP, and VHP have long demanded a temple at the site. The RSS and VHP have also insisted that building a Ram temple in Ayodhya is a matter of faith and not one for courts -- a view that the Supreme Court has, however, rejected.

Ayodhya verdict: VHP cancels two major events across Uttar Pradesh

November 02, 2019 2:56 am

“As the Supreme Court verdict is expected soon, organising Ekal Kumbh could be a challenging task. To avoid any unwanted situation, the event has been cancelled after discussion with the administration,” said an RSS functionary from the Awadh region.

National anthem was never sung in Pilibhit school, finds inquiry

October 24, 2019 6:55 am

On October 14, the administration had suspended Ali after local VHP members complained that he made students recite a religious prayer at the morning assembly.

Transfer of school headmaster over poem: Will write to authorities to bring him back, say parents

October 21, 2019 12:40 pm

On October 19, the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) of Pilibhit district temporarily revoked Ali’s suspension on “humanitarian grounds” and transferred him to another school.

Violence in Ranchi as VHP declares bandh

September 26, 2015 12:16 pm

Reports of low-intensity violence in Ranchi came as VHP declared bandh in the city on Saturday.

Mass conversions are a matter of concern for all: Rajnath Singh

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

At a function organised by a Christian body, on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that mass conversions are a matter of concern and needs to be checked.

Is VHP’s Ayodhya mobilisation bringing back fears of the 1992 Babri demolition?

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Is the Ayodhya mobilisation now as powerful and potent as it was in 1992? Are there law and order concerns for the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government, both now ruled by the BJP? And most importantly, is it fair to compare 2018 to 1992?

How the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya impacts the BJP

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

The Supreme Court has said that the date for the Ayodhya hearings will be decided in January. Here’s how it will impact the BJP and what the RSS is likely to do.

Why Are We Talking About Hardik Patel: Beyond The News

August 18, 2015 6:44 pm