Following SC's order on Ayodhya, VHP to celebrate Ram Utsav across India
Statement issued after a three-day meeting of VHP Baithak in Mangaluru
New Delhi, Dec 30: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday decided to celebrate Ram Utsav in all villages in the country, saying there has been a great enthusiasm "amongst all" after the recent Supreme Court judgment paving the way for a Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The organisation also demanded amendments to Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution that provides for protection of the interests of the minorities.
It said benefits under Articles 29 and 30 should be given to all other sections as well, which will help in ending discrimination. The VHP demand came at a time the country has been witnessing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
"Gatherings in every village and locality will be held portraying the life and principles of Lord Ram that need to be inculcated in today's society," the VHP said in a statement issued after a three-day meeting of the organisation in Mangaluru in Karnataka.
The Supreme Court in its order on November 9 had backed the construction of a Ram temple by a government trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the town.
The VHP said there has been an overall deterioration of Hindu values in the society which has resulted in the incidence of women being targeted.
"Some television shows, internet, immoral advertisements and films have also been one of the reasons for today's situation in the society," it said and appealed to the government to strict action against such media, television soaps and immoral advertisements and ban them.
Asserting that in Hindu society women are worshipped and "are not treated as commodity,'' the VHP said it has planned specific programmes to create awareness on the matter.
Delegates from across the country and from the UK and USA participated in the three-day meet of the VHP.
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Deve Gowda hints at NDA tie-up for local body, Panchayat polls
Bengaluru: JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has indicated that the party is open to an understanding with the NDA in the upcoming local body, taluk and zilla panchayat elections.
Speaking to reporters at J.P. Bhavan on Wednesday, he said the JD(S) is a regional party, while the BJP is a national party. “We have to wait and see what decision they take regarding a pre-poll alliance. As far as local body elections are concerned, we will discuss the matter together before taking a decision,” he said.
Responding to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation that the JD(S) does not give positions to anyone outside the family, Deve Gowda said the charge has no substance. “My memory is still strong. I will respond to everything at the appropriate time,” he remarked.
He also said that a JD(S) convention will be held in Vijayapura on February 27 and that he has been invited to participate in the event.
