After Ram temple, VHP to focus on uniting all Hindus

Allahabad: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje said on Monday that since the organisation’s top agenda of constructing Ram temple in Ayodhya has almost been achieved, it will now focus on bringing ‘samrasta’ (harmony) among Hindu communities by eradicating caste system to ensure unity among all Hindus.
Briefing reporters about the three-day Samajik Samrasta meet held at the ongoing Magh Mela, Kokje said, “Since our prime motto of construction of Lord Ram’s temple is over, we will launch samrasta campaign on a war footing across the country and will focus on new generation for eradicating caste system and bringing unity among all Hindus. We will include religious discourses (sat-sang) and stress on restoring the old glory of our culture, and will provide all kind of assistance to deprived.”
“Just holding ‘sah bhoj’ (community feast) would not bring samrasta. There is need of constructive measures to eradicate caste system,” he added.
“Ram temple had always been top priority of VHP and now since the court has ordered construction of temple in Ayodhya, we are now focusing on samrasta among Hindus. Efforts are being made since ages to break unity and we need to check such elements,” said Kokje.
“There is no conflict on the temple’s model, but hope that the trust formed by government also considers VHP model. Around 60% of stone carving for a two-storyed temple is already done and VHP model has become popular. We will give suggestions if the trust asks,” he added.
Kokje, however, demanded that only Ram bhakts (devotees) should be included in the trust.
Referring to the ongoing protests against the new citizenship law, he said, “It’s an attempt to disrupt the Union government’s functioning and many groups are behind it. Muslims are venting their frustration over recent developments like abrogating Articles 370, 35 A, banning triple talaq and court’s nod for Ram temple.”
Kokje, however, claimed “Today Muslim women are staging anti-CAA protests, the day is not far when these women would start a fight for their fundamental and moral rights which would be a befitting reply to those who have instigated them to join the agitation.”