VHP Launches Nationwide Campaign to End Government Control of Hindu Temples
The Vishva Hindu Parishad argues government management of temples is discriminatory, calling for their administration to be handed over to Hindu society.
- The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has announced a 'Jagran Abhiyan' campaign to advocate for the removal of government control over Hindu temples across India.
- VHP leaders claim that government management of Hindu temples violates constitutional rights under Articles 25 and 26, which guarantee religious freedom and autonomy.
- The organization is engaging with state governments, political leaders, and over 350 Members of Parliament to build support for their demand.
- The campaign proposes creating state-level 'dharmic councils' comprising retired judges, religious leaders, and constitutional experts to oversee temple management.
- VHP has also called for temple income to be used exclusively for Hindu religious purposes and for non-Hindu staff to be removed from temple employment.
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