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Topic: VHP

Akharas’ spirituality was intact, until sadhus began promoting Hindutva politics

The influence of Hindutva, which was consolidated in 1960s, gained unusual pace during 1980s and threw the old monastic orders of Hinduism out of gear.

Mainstreaming the lynch-fringe

Dadri killing is a chilling turning point in our politics, as no one condemns the mob outright

Elections have become a convenient season to suddenly discover religion: Arun Jaitley

Without getting into issue of whether a person can inherit grandmother’s caste, Congress has proclaimed Rahul Gandhi a ‘Janeu-dhari Brahmin’.

Ayodhya, ghar wapsi, gau raksha: How BJP, RSS & affiliates used Kumbh Mela to push Hindutva

Ram temple was the rallying cry for the Sangh Parivar and its religious affiliates at the Kumbh Mela, but fissures emanate within ahead of elections.

Top Hindu seer says will lay Ram temple foundation stone on 21 February

Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati said it wouldn’t be a violation of court orders, but VHP has distanced itself from him ahead of its dharma sansad in Prayagraj.

Modi govt moves Supreme Court to get VHP trust its Ayodhya plot back

Centre had acquired around 67 acres surrounding the disputed Ayodhya site in 1993 as a preventive tactic after 1992 riots over the demolition of Babri masjid.

Enact law to build Ram Temple as court case will linger on: VHP to Modi govt

VHP international president Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje said no court can decide whether Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya or not.

‘Shree Ram bricks’ used to construct drain are not from Ayodhya, says VHP

The VHP was responding to a viral post claiming that bricks, sent to the disputed site in 1992, were being used to build a drain in UP. 

RSS No.2 ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi leads frenzied crowd in demanding Ram Temple from Modi govt

At the VHP-organised ‘Virat Dharmsabha’ in the capital, many Hindu leaders and saints called to the govt and the judiciary to build the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.