Chandigarh Headlines

Badal calls PAC meet on Feb 11
In a tactical move, Punjab Chief Minister and Akali Dal President Parkash Singh Badal has convened a meeting of party8217;s Political Affairs Committee PAC here on February 11 to discuss the letter of Akal Takht Jathedar Bhai Ranjit Singh on adopting Panthic agenda. Bhai Ranjit Singh had written to Badal, serving two days notice, to adopt the agenda of the 8220;Sikh struggle,8221; in case he wanted to hold Khalsa tercentenary celebrations from the Panthic stage.

Fight conversions, says VHP
It began with the demand for a ban on conversions and other activities of Christian missionaries on Friday. Today, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad8217;s Dharma Sansad ended with an appeal to Hindu saints to counter conversions. But the VHP is not confining itself to mere appeals; the contours of an action plan, inspired by Sawmi Aseemanand of the Dangs fame, are visible.