VHP

VHP sets December 31 deadline for construction of Ram Temple, says won't wait for SC verdict

VHP leader Champat Rai has said that the construction of Ram temple will start before December 31.

May 11, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

VHP opposes campaign seeking women's entry into Sabarimala

VHP state President S J R Kumar alleged that such campaigns were part of "conspiracy to hurt the sentiments of devotees of Lord Ayyappa and destroy the importance of Sabarimala in Hindu faith".

May 06, 2016, 20:07 PM IST

Shiv Sena protests Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's concert in Ahmedabad, several detained

Several Shiv Sena members were detained on Saturday for trying to stage protest outside the concert venue of Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Ahmedabad. 

Apr 30, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

RSS critic Digvijay Singh visits VHP office in Delhi, gifted Ashok Singhal's biography

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh, a known critic of the right-wing Hindu outfit Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, paid a surprise visit to the headquarters of VHP on Thursday,

Apr 28, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

After Gurgaon turns Gurugram, VHP wants Shimla to be 'Shymla'; CM Virbhadra rejects it

After Gurgaon was renamed as Gurugram to pay tribute to Guru Dronacharya, VHP has now placed a demand to rename Shimla as 'Ma Shymla' which Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has rejected outright.

Apr 23, 2016, 23:13 PM IST

Shimla's name was derived from Hindu Goddess Shyamala Devi?

Haryana government's decision to rename Gurgaon district as 'Gurugram' has inspired the VHP to ask for renaming of Shimla to Shyamla.

Apr 18, 2016, 19:07 PM IST

After Gurgaon, calls for renaming Shimla as Shyamla

The recent renaming of Gurgaon and Mewat by the Haryana government has triggered calls for changing the names of other cities in the country.

Apr 15, 2016, 12:00 PM IST

VHP comes down hard on NDA govt over its policy towards Pakistan

 VHP on Friday came down hard on the government, alleging "confusion" in its policy towards Pakistan and demanded a White Paper on terrorism spelling out clearly what it intends to do to curb it.

Apr 08, 2016, 21:56 PM IST

Darul Uloom openly supporting terrorism: VHP

VHP on Friday condemned the fatwa by Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband asking Muslims not to chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and said by doing so it is openly supporting terrorism.

Apr 02, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

People in Okhla being pressurised to raise slogans: AAP MLA

 AAP MLA from Okhla alleged that minority community members in his constituency were being "threatened" by right-wing organizations and pressurised to raise "Bharat Mata ki Jai" slogans.

Mar 31, 2016, 00:14 AM IST

BJP leader Kundanika Sharma arrested in Agra for provocative remarks

BJP leader Kundanika Sharma was on Monday arrested for allegedly making a provocative speech at the condolence meeting of VHP leader Arun Mahaur.

Mar 22, 2016, 03:55 AM IST

VHP, Bajrang Dal to form squads to protect Hindu girls during Holi

Teams of 10-15 youngsters will keep an eye on Hindu women in Meerut this Holi.

Mar 21, 2016, 17:18 PM IST

Protests in Agra as video allegedly shows students eating 'beef'

Tension gripped Agra on Saturday after a video clip showing some students allegedly eating `beef` in a hostel went viral on social media.

Mar 19, 2016, 15:56 PM IST

VHP protests over Muslim Dy Commissioner AB Ibrahim's name on Mahalingeshwara temple invite

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has raised objection to Dakshina Kannada District Deputy Commissioner AB Ibrahim’s name being mentioned on the invitation card for Mahalingeshwara temple function.

Mar 17, 2016, 12:18 PM IST

VHP demands Azad's ouster, apology from Sonia

The VHP on Sunday slammed Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad for drawing a parallel between the RSS and terror outfit Islamic State and demanded his ouster from the Congress as well as an apology from party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Mar 13, 2016, 23:44 PM IST

Till the time Islam exists in the world, no one can stop terrorism: Karnataka BJP MP

A BJP MP from Karnataka has associated Islam with terrorism just days after the hate speech against the Muslim community by MoS HRD Ram Shankar Katheria at a VHP event in Agra.

Mar 02, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

FIR against BJP leader for hate speech in Agra

The local leaders of the BJP incensed by the FIR have announced that the party workers would stage protests (dharnas) at the police stations.

Mar 02, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

Govt worried about Muslims alone: Pravin Togadia

Senior VHP leader Pravin Togadia has criticised the government's policy for minorities, alleging they "are worried about Muslims alone".

Feb 24, 2016, 19:27 PM IST

Will decide on Ram temple in Ayodhya after SC verdict: Kalraj Mishra

Union minister Kalraj Mishra has said government will take a call on construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya after the Supreme Court comes out with its verdict on the appeal against the Allahabad high court judgement on the title suit.

Feb 08, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

PM Modi should break his silence on Ayodhya issue: VHP

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "break silence" over the Ayodhya issue, and give "a clear message" that his government was "committed to the construction of temple at the Ram Janmabhoomi".

Feb 04, 2016, 23:45 PM IST