50,000 trishuls to be distributed by VHP in Delhi ahead of Assembly Elections: Report
New Delhi: As Delhi gears up for the much-anticipated Assembly elections scheduled for February next year, political parties have intensified their campaign strategies. Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has reportedly planned a large-scale distribution of trishuls (tridents) in the national capital. According to The Wire, the organisation has already distributed around 7,000–8,000 trishuls and aims to distribute over 50,000 before the elections. However, the VHP has denied any link between the distribution of trishuls and the elections.
The trishul campaign commenced on December 15, with the first distribution event held in Paharganj. The next event is scheduled for January 19. These programmes are open to all, allowing anyone interested to obtain a trishul.
These trishuls are reportedly designed in a manner that they do not fall under the ambit of the Arms Act.
The VHP has been inviting the public to participate in the programme through WhatsApp messages, which state:
"Everyone should register themselves and possess weapons. In a way, this also serves as a membership drive for Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of VHP."
Trishuls are being distributed in Delhi after a considerable gap. According to VHP Delhi Secretary Surendra Gupta, the last trishul distribution in Delhi took place in either 2012 or 2015.
When asked by a news outlet if the distribution is connected to the upcoming Assembly elections, Gupta said:
"We have not organised these events with elections in mind. Had that been our intent, we would have distributed trishuls during the Lok Sabha elections or the recently concluded municipal polls. The decision by VHP and Bajrang Dal activists to safeguard Hindu society is not based on elections."
However, the issue of Bangladeshi infiltrators was echoed during the Paharganj event, which is a key electoral topic for the BJP.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
