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VHP Calls for Bharat Bundh on Jul 3, Target Haj Pilgrimage

  •   Wed, Jul 02 2008 02:24:17 PM

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New Delhi, July 2: With the Jammu and Kashmir government revoking its order on transfer of land for the Amarnath shrine, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) called an all-India shutdown on July 3 on Tuesday to protest against it. The VHP also demanded scrapping of subsidy on Haj pilgrimage.

"Haj subsidy must be cancelled. No flights for Haj should be sent as it is wastage of precious fuel the cost of which has to be borne from the taxpayers," VHP general secretary Pravin Togadia told reporters.

Along with the demand for scrapping Haj subsidy, the VHP demanded that the Jammu and Kashmir government revoke its order cancelling the allotment of 40 hectares of land allotted to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB).

It has given a call for a peaceful all-India bandh on July 3 to press for its demand. VHP will also take out vehicle rallies all across the country on July 2.

Togadia also demanded that all Haj houses in the country be taken back by the government and converted into charity hospitals for the poor.

  

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  • Khanjarr, Mangalore / KSA

    Sun, Jul 06 2008

    "VINAASH KAALIN VIPREET BUDDHI"

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  • Kadengodlu Shankara Bhat, Peruvai vil, Bantwal Tq / Kazakhstan

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    I feel that there was a small mistake in principle as well as methodology  by J&K govt headed by Azad in initially allotting land to Amarnath Shrine there was another way to solve this issue: i.e, keep the land in Govt. control don't allot, just allow Amarnath Shrine to use it for pilgrims facility during the season.

    Then this issue would not have come up in this manner we really mis-handle sensitive issues. Let me make it LOUD & CLEAR to the muslim brother/sisters who have voiced protest against VHP in this forum: it is the protest by J&K muslim-extremists which triggrerd this issue, made Azad to revoke the land allotment & gave an issue to Parivaris to make it a national issue to increase their vote bank during next elections.

    Further, the writings & protests by muslims against Parivaris further increases sympathy to them by the general Hindu people & increases the vote bank of Parivaris. Just don't fall prey to the protests by VHP or any Parivaris & increase their vote bank. Just see, how Parivaris will hype it up & misuse this issue as another Ayodhya issue.

    The more the muslims protest against the actions of Parivaris, more the vote-strength of Parivaris increase by sympathy which is the case till now in India. I feel that it is high time for educated muslims not to get provoked by these tactics of Hindu extremists amongst Parivaris, but to act with wisdom by not supporting the J&K muslim extremists.

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  • Ahmed , Mumbai

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    After the independence, have you seen this type of communal parties having butcher like Tagodia left Indians to live with peace and harmony. Everytime, Everywhere,their main job is to call for Bhand and damaging the public properteis etc.

    I think Tagodia has to be taken first to any good mental hospital for the treatment. He says that to stop airlins transporting the pilgrims to Haj. First of all we dont like Air India and its service. Subsidy: I am appealing all muslim brothers not to accept any subsidy from the government to go for haj.

    If you have enough money, then please go ahead. Wastage of Fuel: If you are a good Indian Mr. Tagodia, then please sell your luxurious cars and go by auto/bus/train like other millions of poor indians.

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  • Siva G, USA

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    I am appalled and pained by one sided argument of all my Muslim brothers here. Why are they supporting Separtists - The land of 40 acres was not a religious land sought. It was not a forest land. You can not liken it to Ram temple land because that land has claim from Muslims as well as Hindus from Centuries.

    The forest land has none such. Even the argument that the land will be used for populating Hindus in the region is utterly baseless because this is sought only as a facility for pilgrims and not as permanent settlement.

    It is unforunate that such acts of intolerance is being utterly supported here in this forum. Naturally with such acts of yours you are pushing Hindus to VHP fold.

    Please bear in mind we feel really hurt by your deed of supporting the JK Muslims stand for rescinding the order to allot the land given to Amarnath Shrine and you say VHP's Bundh call is non-secular. How rude?

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  • Shaf, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    The best thing is not to support the bundh...Gujarat BJP Unit is not supporting it..this is a smack on Togadis face

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  • R.Pai, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    Sorry to be a party pooper. Take a good look at the current world we live in and ask yourself honestly which countries/communities have more tolerance attitude towards minorities? I'm not going to comment on J&K's decision without knowing the full details. However, I'm glad to see that India gives enough freedom to minorities to question Togadia's call for Bundh. The same can't be said about our 'friendly' neighbours or even the J&K for that matter! First it was Israel who came on board with India. Now, the whole of western world is with India in understanding the true nature of non-tolerant communities. So, let's not get too harsh on India!

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  • Vishal D'Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    It's shame to see that congress under pressure from radical people bowed to their demand. It's more or less end of congress Era in India. Just wait & watch.

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  • Ibrahim Udupi, AlKhobar

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    Why the government is afraid to take any action especially on Togadia & Bal Thackrey for their communal statements every year. Enough for communal riots. Let the people live peace of mind yaar.

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  • shahnawaz,bannanje, udupi/dubai

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    VHP and Pariwar, I have a very easy and amicable solultion to the problem. Let J&K govt give land to Amarnath shrine in return for the same area of land to the Construction of Babri Masjid in its original place. Nay you all being hypocrite, I am sure you wont agree to this. When you have a solution then why problem and bundh? You are enemy to the very secular system of India. India will remain secular until the doomsday. Long live secular India. India belongs to Indians and doesnot belong to VHP and its pariwar.

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  • Khursheed Hussain, Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    Togadia wants to make a comeback once again in the picture before people forget him and all he was hunting for a specific issue. General elections are ahead and Sangh Parivar always make use of him at right time. Only people should think whether Bandh justify the whole issue or not but his senseless statement doesn't make any difference.

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  • Ranjith, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    I suggest that news like this should not be published. Togadia is a trouble maker. As a doctor he is known to practice butchery and communal hatred.. sorry Ttogadia saaab.. We as indians first and Hindus next have learnt our lesssons from VHP / BJP

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  • Virginia, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    This is nothing but an abuse of power. The VHP has never let go an opportunity to create a communal issue. The idea of Bharat Bandh is in itself so ridiculous and that too for land. It really surprises me that how these people dont use their post for the betterment of the country and look at personal benifits.

    Its not like India is on the top. Instead of helping the country grow, its an attemp to pull it back, to stop growth and development. In such a scenario... God save our Nation.

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  • Mohammed Nadeem, Bajpe / Dubai

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    Again Bandh in India, Most of people will suffer with this Bandh and loss for all people,

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  • Krishna, Mangalore/ cayman islands

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    I do not support bandhs/ violence however subsidies of any kind for a particular community just because they are minorities should go.  India is not ruled by Aurangzeb anymore we are a democracy supposedly! It is unfair and shameful that taxpayers money is used to appease/pamper a section of society.All citizens should be treated equal. Same law for all.

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  • Siva, usa

    Thu, Jul 03 2008

    It is Strange that Nishad, Sana, Imran and Saif have criticized VHP without even mentioning the cause for this Bundh call- land for Amarnath Shrine. So obviously your views are completely biased. Govt land was being given to build infrastructure for pilgrims and not as a permanent staying place for Hindus. Muslims protest the grant of land but gladly accept Haj Subsidy from tax payers what kind of double standard is this?

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  • Saif , Tannerubavi- Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 02 2008

    A Frustrated Bandh Slogan by Togadia & his aides. Inspite of Saffron Groups chicanery, nothing can go wrong  in India as long as morality & justice exists.

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  • Imran-kaup, Dubai

    Wed, Jul 02 2008

    Does any one know how much India will loose from one day Bundh ....They were speaking about wastage of Fuel? So all kind of bundh /hartal/strikes by any political party should be banned

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  • Sana, Dubai

    Wed, Jul 02 2008

    Again its time for us to hear from Togadia his sensless and baseless statements that government should take back Hajj houses and convert it into hospitals for the poor. OK Togadia, if you are so mindful for the poor, then I agree with you, but every one knows thats not the case, its simply a hatred towards a people who just do not follow what you follow, right? and you being a Doctor, have you ever treated poor patients (other than sangh pariavri) with a feeling that they are human beings and need to be taken care of?

    No...then dont talk about hospitals for the poor. a follower of hatred is not eligible to talk about humanity. and whats waste and whats good for society People of India know very well. after all Hitler is your Ideal, right????

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  • Nihad, Gangulli - Dubai

    Wed, Jul 02 2008

    Bandh, Hartal whatever u call it, should be banned in India. Also I am surprised to see that whenever bandh is organised by BJP/RSS/VHP, people start speaking in favour of it and when some other party, the same people say that Bandhs/hartals are organised by those who are against development.

    So all kinds of bandhs/hartals/strikes by any political party or organisation should be condemned and banned. Bandh is not a solution for any issue.

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