Hemant Dwivedi, Chairman of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, on Tuesday defended the banning of the entry of non-Hindus in the Shri Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams, saying that the proposal is being tabled to maintain the sanctity of the temples.
"... The BJP governments should explain that anyone who comes to the temple does so out of faith. Have they become so narrow-minded that they want to restrict the possibilities of promoting and propagating our religion? If a ban is being imposed on non-Hindus going there, does that mean t
Speaking to ANI on Monday, Acharya Pramod said, "Harish Rawat should first worry about Congress instead of BJP, and he should call a meeting of the working committee and propose the removal of Rahul Gandhi," he said.
"Shri Kedarnath Dham and Shri Badrinath Dham are not tourist destinations. They are the supreme spiritual centres of Sanatan traditions. The question of entry here is not a matter of civil rights, but rather a matter of religious faith," Dwivedi told ANI.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that the state government "will consider the views of all stakeholders" while reviewing laws related to ancient religious sites in the state.
Speaking to reporters, LoP Singhar said, "Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindustan Hamara! We are proud of being an Indian. I extend my greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Republic Day. The Congress Party is concerned about the country's sovereignty and democracy... The way th
Shri Gangotri Temple Committee Chairman Suresh Semwal stated that, as per the decision, the entry of non-Hindus into the Dham will be strictly prohibited. He added that the ban will also remain in force at Mukhba, the winter residence of the deity.
Emphasising that Hindus living in Bangladesh should be considered part of India, Raja Singh said the Prime Minister has a responsibility to protect them. He claimed that Bangladesh was once part of India and asserted that India's role was instrumental in its separation from Pakistan.
A procession being taken out by Hindu organisations reached Bhojshala on Friday, where prayers are being offered on the occassion of Basant Panchami, following the Supreme Court order allowing Hindus and Muslims to offer prayers at Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex.
Amid the cold weather conditions, a large crowd gathered at the Parliament Square in London in a demonstration calling for international attention against the continued torture, persecution and killing of minorities in Bangladesh.