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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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
