VHP
Shimla Court Orders Complete Demolition of Sanjauli Mosque After Rejecting Waqf Board Appeal
Oct 30, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Shimla's district court has upheld a municipal order to demolish the entire Sanjauli mosque structure after the Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board and Mosque Committee failed to provide valid land ownership documents. The committee has announced plans to appeal to higher courts while partial demolition of the five-storey structure has already begun.
BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav's Comparison of Diwali and Christmas Celebrations
Oct 19, 2025 05:09 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy by suggesting India should learn from global Christmas celebrations instead of spending on Diwali lamps, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and VHP leaders. The political row intensified as Ayodhya prepares to illuminate over 26 lakh diyas, with opponents accusing Yadav of having an "anti-Sanatana mindset" and glorifying foreign traditions over Indian culture.
'Tilak', Raksha Sutra', 'Gau Mutra': VHP's Criteria For Garba Entry Spark Row
Sep 21, 2025 01:38 am CST
Seeking to ensure that only Hindus get entry to garba events, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has said people will have to apply a 'tilak' (a mark on the forehead), tie a sacred thread ('raksha sutra') and offer prayers to a Hindu god.
