Vishva Hindu Parishad

VHP to launch campaign against conversion of Hindus in West Bengal

According to the VHP, the conversion of Hindus to other religions is more in the remote areas of several districts in West Bengal such as Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and South 24 Parganas

Stand-up comic Kunal Kamra writes open letter to Vishva Hindu Parishad after his Gurugram shows called-off

The comedian, who has criticised the BJP-led NDA government over a number of issues in the past, proclaimed himself as “a bigger Hindu” than the VHP as he doesn’t earn his living by fear mongering and issuing threats.

Bajrang Dal to release helpline numbers for those 'threatened' over social media posts

In a video message, VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain claimed efforts are being made to create an atmosphere of terror in the country since the brutal killing of Umesh Kolhe in Maharashtra's Amravati and Kanhaiya Lal at Uadipur in Rajasthan

Prophet Muhammad row: VHP calls for mass recitation of Hanuman Chalisa in Delhi temples to protest 10 June violence

In a statement, Vishva Hindu Parishad alleged violent demonstrations were held and stones pelted at temples and houses after prayers in mosques on 10 June as part of a well-planned conspiracy to defame India globally

UP: FIR against school principal for asking students to wear kurta, cap, make 20-second 'Happy Eid' video for extra marks

In his complaint, VHP leader Lal Mani Tiwari called the principal of Jhunsi school, a 'communal-minded Muslim woman' and alleged that she made a deliberate attempt to hurt religious sentiments of Hindus

VHP chief Alok Kumar equates Black Lives Matter protests in US with Ram Janmabhoomi movement

Kumar's remarks have come ahead of bhoomi pujan for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya on 5 August, which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Recent controversies over Sanskrit, Urdu in educational institutions point to growing communalisation of languages

The communalisation of a language like Urdu or Sanskrit has very real consequences for both the language itself, but more importantly, for the people who use it on a regular basis. As a process, it attempts to draw clear lines delineating who can and can’t use a certain language, rewarding transgressions with an open hostility.

The Urdu 'prayer' that got UP headmaster suspended is a poem by Iqbal; read full text

The prayer in question is a poem by Allama Iqbal, titled 'Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua', and is reportedly part of the Urdu Syllabus. Iqbal also wrote the song 'Saare Jahaan Se Accha'

Kolkata’s Presidency University students asked to stop screening of 'Ram ke Naam' documentary based on Babri Masjid demolition

A university official, however, said, 'We will have to confirm if the students had the necessary permission to organise the screening'

Uttarakhand government’s decision to allow liquor plant in Devprayag has hurt Hindu sentiments, says RSS-backed Sant Samiti

Criticising the Uttarakhand government for setting up a liquor plant in the holy town of Devprayag, RSS-backed Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, an umbrella body of Hindu seers said the step has hurt the community's sentiments.