Dharam Sansad calls for abolition of Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, Waqf Board
Prayagraj: Seers and leaders from various religious groups gathered at the Dharam Sansad during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Monday, passing a resolution to repeal the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, and dissolve the Waqf Board.
The resolution proposed the formation of a “Sanatan Hindu Board 2025,” comprising Shankaracharyas from all major religious maths. The board would focus on “freeing temples from government control” and curbing religious conversions.
The seers emphasised taking “Mathura, Sambhal, and Kashi in one go,” referring to disputes over religious structures in these towns. They urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to support the creation of the Sanatan Board and the dissolution of the Waqf Board.
Jagatguru Swami Vasudevacharya highlighted the board’s significance, claiming it would eliminate the need for court interventions on issues like Krishna Janmabhoomi. Preacher Devki Nandan Thakur referred to the construction of the Ram Mandir as just the beginning, stating that the Sanatan Board would pave the way for declaring India a “Hindu Rashtra.”
The resolution will be sent to the government for consideration, with the expectation of initiating discussions or proposing amendments.
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, enacted in 1991, prohibits altering the religious character of places of worship as of August 15, 1947.
The seers expressed gratitude to the government for facilitating the Maha Kumbh and called for immediate action on their demands.
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Vijay says no to CM convoy until swearing-in: TVK
Chennai (PTI): TVK chief Vijay declined to accept the police convoy vehicles provided to Tamil Nadu chief minister as per protocol until his swearing-in, the party said on Thursday.
A police official confirmed that the CM convoy vehicles provided to him "as per protocol" following the announcement of the Assembly election results were returned and have not been withdrawn.
The official also said that arrangements were in place for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) clarified that its party founder Vijay had "personally requested that the convoy vehicles be returned". In a statement here, the TVK said: "Vijay conveyed that he would accept the official chief minister-level security only after forming the government with a decisive mandate".
Four convoy vehicles assigned to Vijay on May 4 after his TVK secured 108 seats in the Assembly polls returned from his residence following his request.
Even on May 6, the police had deployed security near his Panaiyur residence and in front of the Lok Bhavan here when Vijay called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake his claim to form the government. Vijay did not use the government vehicle to meet the Governor.
