Rashtriya Hindu Andolan held at Akola (Maharashtra)

RHA to oppose ban on immersion of Shri Durga idol

Akola : Demonstrations were staged under aegis of ‘Rashtriya Hindu Andolan (RHA)’ to protest against ban imposed in Bengal on immersion of Shri Durga idols during Navaratri festival; in the background of Moharrum. It is discrimination in the name of religion. Demand of making stringent laws against ‘love jihad’ which is exploiting Hindu women was also made on the occasion. The demonstrations were held in front of District Collector’s office and representation was submitted to the District Collector after demonstrations.

Imposing ban on Hindus’ festivals for Muslims’ festivals is religious discrimination – Shyam Sangunvedhe and Sou. Madhuri More

‘In a country claimed to be secular, followers of all religions have freedom to observe own religious customs and traditions of worshipping but Mamta Banerjee Government in Bengal is trampling Hindus’ religious sentiments. Mamta Government has imposed ban on immersion of idols for one day, giving excuse of Moharrum. Imposing ban on Hindus to follow their religious customs for Muslims’ convenience to celebrate their festivals, is religious discrimination, stated Shri. Shyam Sangunvedhe and Sou. Madhuri More of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS). Demand was also made for passing stringent laws to prevent love jihad. People supported the agitations by signing the representation.