Vishwa Hindu Parishad to launch nationwide campaign to advocate from freeing temples from government control

ANI April 17, 2025 194 views

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad is launching a nationwide campaign to free temples from government oversight. The organization also plans to expand social service initiatives in education and health. VHP has condemned violence in West Bengal linked to the Waqf Amendment Bill protests. Additionally, it raised concerns over demographic changes in Goa, citing a rise in Muslim population.

"Imbalance in the Hindu population is dangerous for the whole country" – VHP
New Delhi, April 17: During a recent Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) meeting held during the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, the organization resolved to launch a nationwide awareness campaign. The campaign aims to advocate for freeing temples from government control, promoting greater autonomy for Hindu religious institutions, a press release from VHP said.

Key Points

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VHP to enroll 1 crore Hindus in new campaign

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Plans service projects in education and health

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Protests against Waqf Bill violence in Bengal

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Warns of demographic shifts in Goa

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad will be undertaking a 'Hitachintak Abhiyan' in November with the target of enrolling over 1 crore 'Hindus' in VHP. In the coming 1-2 years, the organisation will also try to have a service project in the fields of education, health, or employment for the deprived section of society, the release further said.

VHP is already running over 5,500 service projects, which benefit tens of lakhs of people across the country and empower Hindus.

"Looking at the alarming level of violence against Hindus on the pretext of opposing Waqf Amendment Bill in West Bengal, VHP has decided to conduct demonstrations at all district places in the country on the 19th of April to demand President's rule in West BengalImbalance in the Hindu population in the country is dangerous for the whole country", VHP said in the release.

"Even the Governor of Goa has mentioned a similar state of affairs in the state. He had specifically mentioned a great drop in the Christian population percentage in Goa, coupled with an alarming rise in the Muslim population percentage. Truly we are seeing glaring example of that in Goa also, a sudden influx of Muslims in Goa from various states and seemingly systematic settlement of such Muslims in various assembly constituencies indicates nefarious design and the authorities must pay attention to such imbalances in the population as it may affect the political outcomes in elections", the release further mentioned.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
Finally someone is taking action to protect our temples! 🙏 Government has no business controlling religious institutions. This campaign is much needed.
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Rahul K.
While I support temple autonomy, I wish the article focused more on their service projects. Helping with education and healthcare is what really makes a difference in people's lives.
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Ananya S.
The population statistics mentioned here seem concerning. We need more transparency in demographic data across all states. #BalanceMatters
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Sanjay P.
VHP is doing great work with their service projects! 5,500 initiatives helping people is impressive. Hope they continue focusing on development along with religious causes.
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Neha T.
I appreciate the intention behind the campaign, but I worry about the tone regarding population statistics. We should be careful not to create divisions in society.
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Vikram J.
Temple funds should be used for temple purposes, not government coffers. Full support to this movement! 🚩

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