The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged the Union government to set up a separate ministry to protect and preserve native breeds of cows. A resolution in this regard will be passed during the key meeting of the Hindutva body in Delhi starting on June 24.
The VHP has also decided to hold a dharam sansad – religious assembly – during the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad next year. The dharam sansad will witnesses the congregation of Hindu seers and will take up key religious issues, including the building of Ram Temple. It was during one such events that the issue of building the Ram Temple was first taken up, which later went on to become a nation-wide movement.
“The representatives of governing council of the Vishva Hindu Parishad will take stock of the situation in the country and find a solution to the problems the country currently faces,” newly-appointed secretary general of the VHP, Milind Parande, said.
He added that the VHP will take stock of the existing circumstances and find a way forward to resolve the Ram Temple issue. He also appealed to the Central government to take all legal means so that the matter gets resolved in the Supreme Court at the earliest. Parande expressed confidence that the matter will be decided in favour of Hindus.
The VHP was in the news recently after USA's intelligence agency–CIA–in its factbook had termed VHP a militant Hindu organisation. The VHP had asked the CIA to apologise or face world-wide agitation.
The youth wing of the VHP, Bajrang Dal, which is known for its aggressive espousal of the religious cause, has added over 32 lakh members to its ranks. Bajrang Dal also conducts armed training for its members. “This shows that the youth of the nation is showing devotion towards religion and nation building,” Parande said referring to the membership drive.
Parande said after the success of membership drive for Bajrang Dal, a special drive will also be conducted this year to enrol young women into Durga Vahini—the women wing of VHP. All modern means of communication will be used for this purpose, he added.
Among other issues that will be taken up during the two-day meeting of the VHP is the presence of Rohingya Muslims and illegal Bangladeshi Muslims in the country. “Also on the agenda will be the security of Hindu refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar,” Parande added.