Vishwa Hindu Parishad
BJP MP Urges Renaming Delhi to Indraprastha: A Move to Honor Ancient Indian Heritage
Nov 01, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Delhi BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has written to Home Minister Amit Shah proposing to rename the national capital as 'Indraprastha' to honor its ancient roots. The proposal includes renaming key landmarks and installing statues of the Pandavas, citing the need to align Delhi with India's cultural renaissance movement that has seen other historic cities reclaiming their traditional identities. Similar requests have previously been made by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and former minister Vijay Goel.
Former BJP MP Pragya Thakur Calls for Violence Against Minorities at Bhopal VHP Event
Sep 29, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Former Bhopal BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur has sparked outrage with inflammatory remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, urging Hindu women to arm themselves and prepare for violence against perceived enemies. Her speech included calls for social boycotts of minorities, accusations of "love jihad," and political attacks on India's first Prime Minister. Opposition leader Umang Singhar condemned her statements as divisive tactics meant to distract from Madhya Pradesh's pressing socioeconomic issues.
Uncertainty Over Chief Justice BR Gavai's Mother's Attendance at RSS Vijayadashami Event
Sep 29, 2025 03:53 pm CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai's mother, Kamaltai R Gavai, is expected to skip an upcoming RSS Vijayadashami event in Maharashtra's Amravati despite being listed as chief guest. Her withdrawal follows controversy over the optics of the Chief Justice's mother attending an event by a group closely tied to the government, especially after recent criticism of Justice Gavai by right-wing organizations over an in-court remark about Lord Vishnu.
Controversy Erupts Over Vatican City-Themed Durga Puja Pandal in Ranchi: VHP Alleges Conversion Agenda
Sep 26, 2025 02:53 pm CST
A Durga Puja celebration in Ranchi has become the center of religious controversy after organizers themed their pandal after Vatican City. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad claims this represents a conversion strategy and disrespects Hindu sentiments, while pandal organizers defend their choice as an artistic recreation inspired by a similar 2022 Kolkata installation, emphasizing India's secular traditions.
Strict Hindu-Only Policy at Nagpur Garba Events: Aadhaar Checks, Religious Verification, and Political Backlash
Sep 25, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During the ongoing Navratri celebrations in Nagpur, Garba organizers have implemented stringent entry requirements following Vishwa Hindu Parishad directives. Participants must now provide Aadhaar verification, bow before Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, and apply tilak, sparking political controversy between BJP supporters and opposition critics who claim these measures foster communal divisions.
Proper Clothes, Tika, Aadhaar: Bajrang Dal Lays Down Rules For Navratra Garba
Sep 23, 2025 08:29 pm CST
Signboards, posters and warnings, dos and don'ts on how garba festivities are to be conducted have come up across the cities of Kota and Bhilwara in Rajasthan.