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Kingaon (Dist. Jalna, Maharashtra): Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha was organised here by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. The Sabha was attended by 250 devout Hindus.

Mumbai: The Bill for ‘Eradication of Superstitions and Dreadful Practices-2005’ rejected in the last Legislative Assembly will be re-submitted in the newly elected Legislative Assembly session, assured Minister for Social Justice Shivajirao Moghe.

Mumbai: The Bill for so-called eradication of superstitions but in fact, aimed at attacking Hindu Dharma, has been finally canceled by Maharashtra Govt. after four years. The bill was opposed by BJP, Shiv Sena and Pro-Hindu organisations like HJS and Sanatan Sanstha.

Mumbai: Hindus must oppose the Congress ploy of implementing anti-social and anti-Righteousness program under the name of cultural policy draft.

"Over many years, when watching with friends such derogatory portrayal of Hindu traditions in movies, I find myself alone in mentioning this that gets drowned out and gets side lined..." says Mr. Sudhir Srinivasan

Pune (Maharashtra): “One needs good mental power to understand science of astrology. Astrology can not be considered as superstition.” said Central Energy minister & Congress Leader Dr. Sushul Kumar Shinde.

Mumbai: After trying so hard the Government of Maharashtra is not showing any interest to pass the black magic bill. Therefor ANS will support left parties in the forthcoming assembly election.

Pune (Maharashtra): Vidyavachaspti Shri. Shankar Abhyankar said, "From the ancient times all our Saints and all people believe in Dharma, God and shraddha. Are all of them fools and Dabholkar is wise?"

Mumbai: The Joint Review Committee (JRC) was granted extension of time yesterday in Legislative Council to present its report on the ‘Maharashtra Eradication of Black Magic and Dreadful and Unreasonable Practices Bill, 2005’.

Mumbai: Delegation of HJS submitted a memorandum to Shiv Sena & BJP, advocating withdrawal of the proposed anti-Superstition Bill as it would be against Hindu Dharma.

Mumbai: Scheming National president of ANS, Prof. Shyam Manav said, "Maharashtra Eradication of dreadful and undesirable customs, Bill 2005’ has not only support of both the Congress parties but also 100 % support of BJP as also of Shiv Sena."

Mumbai: The Congress Government is not passing the Act in Legislative Council as it is scared to lose votes of Hindus. The above allegation was made by Dr. Narendra Dabholkar, chief executive of Maharashtra ANS.

Mumbai: "Opposition of Hindu Janjagruti Samiti and Shiv Sena towards passing Anti-Faith Bill is false and misleading.", said Dr. Dabholkar of ANS.

Belgaum (Maharashtra): ANS is currently conducting agitation of writing letters with blood to Govt. to pressurise it for passing the Anti Faith Bill. Belgaum Police arrested some ANS activists.

Panvel (Maharashtra): An open competition was held by ANS on the topics viz. ‘Health of women’, ‘What does the society need, Jyotiba or Satyawan?’ and ‘Need for ‘Vat-Pournima’ observance’