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  Congress, SP flay Mohan Bhagwat, say Sangh should stop fooling people

  Politics | August 18, 2014 14:49 IST

  New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today came under attack from political parties including Congress and Samajwadi Party for his controversial remarks that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity.  Coming down

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  Section 144 imposed in Moradabad ahead of VHP's 'Jalabhishek' march

  India | July 26, 2014 10:57 IST

  New Delhi: In a prudent step, the Moradabad district administration on Friday imposed Section 144 in Kanth area ahead of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)'s and Congress' proposed ‘Jalabhishek' and ‘peace march' respectively. The step was

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  Kashmiri Pandits observe black day

  Politics | July 13, 2014 19:00 IST

  Jammu: As separatists called for a strike in Kashmir Valley to observe Martyrs' day today, several organizations representing Kashmiri Pandits observed ‘black day' here and held protests describing it as a day of “loot and

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  In Uttar Pradesh, parties in overdrive for assembly polls

  Politics | June 24, 2014 18:54 IST

  Lucknow: Although assembly elections are a good two years away, political players in Uttar Pradesh are already in an overdrive. Political battle lines in the sprawling state have not been erased, even a month after

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  Muslims will soon give nod to Ram temple in Ayodhya, says VHP

  India | June 09, 2014 8:57 IST

  New Delhi: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday said it was hopeful that the Muslim community will give up its opposition to the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya."We firmly believe the Muslim community will

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  Temple not the only aim of bringing BJP coming to power: VHP

  Politics | May 22, 2014 23:41 IST

  New Delhi: Building of Ram temple was not the only aim to ensure that BJP comes to power, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal today said.  “Our aim was only one: that we come to

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  If India becomes communal, Kashmir not to remain with it: Farooq

  Politics | April 27, 2014 18:34 IST

  Srinagar: Union Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah today said communalism is not acceptable to the people of Kashmir and they will not remain with India if the country becomes communal.  “Pray to God

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  Gujarat model a big lie, BJP should clarify: Akhilesh

  Politics | April 23, 2014 16:31 IST

  Sitapur (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today alleged that BJP's Gujarat model was a “big lie”, and that the party should clarify about it.  “There is nothing like Gujarat model being propagated by

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  Lalu hits out at BJP for its "hate mongering" leaders

  Politics | April 23, 2014 16:00 IST

  Patna: Sharply reacting to the statements of VHP leader Praveen Togadia and BJP leader Giriraj Singh, RJD President Lalu Prasad today said these showed their “ugly faces” and if voted to power his party would

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  Exercise restraint, Jaitley to BJP well-wishers

  Politics | April 22, 2014 17:48 IST

  New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley Tuesday said every well-wisher of the party should exercise restraint, as "irresponsible statements could discredit the party"."Even an isolated irresponsible statement will bring discredit to us. Every sensible

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  FIR filed against Togadia for his 'hate speech'

  Politics | April 22, 2014 14:31 IST

  Bhavnagar: An FIR has been registered against VHP leader Pravin Togadia for “inciting communal passions” after he allegdly asked the locals of a society here to forcibly occupy a house purchased by a Muslim man

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  Congress seeks removal of 'pro-RSS/VHP' poll officers

  Politics | April 22, 2014 11:40 IST

  New Delhi: The Congress Monday claimed that several election presiding officers in BJP-ruled states are affiliated with tge RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal and other similar groups that comprise the Sangh Parivar and asked the Election

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  Row over Togadia's reported hate speech, Congress files complaint

  Politics | April 22, 2014 11:40 IST

  New Delhi: VHP leader Pravin Togadia Monday triggered a controversy with a reported anti-Muslim speech, the Congress filing a complaint with the Election Commission and the AAP demanding his immediate arrest. The BJP and RSS,

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  Disapprove irresponsible statements: Modi

  Politics | April 22, 2014 11:28 IST

  New Delhi: BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday expressed his disapproval over "irresponsible" statements being made by those claiming to be the party's well wishers."I disapprove any such irresponsible statement & appeal to those

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  BJP, RSS defend Togadia

  Politics | April 21, 2014 19:13 IST

  New Delhi: Both the BJP and the RSS Monday defended VHP president Pravin Togadia, saying he made no anti-Muslim comments. A day earlier news reports quoted him as saying that Muslims should be thrown out

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  VHP hails BJP manifesto

  Politics | April 07, 2014 18:59 IST

  Allahabad: Welcoming the inclusion of issues like Ram Janmabhoomi, Article 370 and Uniform Civil Code in the BJP's election manifesto, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today demanded a time-bound roadmap from the party on these

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  VHP demands repeal of Article 370, law for building Ayodhya Temple

  India | April 06, 2014 0:05 IST

  Indore: Senior VHP leader Pravin Togadia today asked the political parties, especially BJP, to promise various concessions and schemes for Hindu community in their manifestos, apart from enactment of law to build the Ram temple

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  Singhal seconds Modi's 'agent of Pak' jibe against Kejriwal

  Politics | March 30, 2014 16:16 IST

  Varanasi: Senior VHP leader Ashok Singhal today backed BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's remarks that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal was “an agent of Pakistan”.“If Kejriwal has shown Kashmir to be a part of Pakistan

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  VHP threatens agitation against actors Nagma, Johnny Lever

  India | December 10, 2013 16:53 IST

  Mumbai: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have threatened to launch agitation against Bollywood actors Nagma and Johnny Lever, for what they allege, propagating Christianity and proselytizing Hindus. VHP leader Umesh Rane has alleged

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  Over 350 activists arrested on eve of VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas'

  India | October 17, 2013 20:42 IST

  Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh police today arrested around 340 people, including former BJP MLA Lalu Singh, and put 42 others under house arrest on the eve of the VHP's ‘Sankalp Diwas' rally in Ayodhya, which