Organised by the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti at Mahadevwadi in Hadapsar, Pune
Hadapsar, Pune – Advocate and Chartered Accountant Sarvesh Mehendale stated that due to a lack of Hindu unity in the post-Independence period, Hindus are gradually becoming a minority in their own country. He alleged that through mechanisms such as the Waqf Act, land jihad’, and love jihad, a systematic conspiracy is being executed to Islamise India.
He was speaking at the Hindu Rashtra-Jagruti Sabha organised by the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti at Mahadevwadi, Hadapsar (Pune) on 8 February.
🚩“The first Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha of the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti was successfully held at Hadapsar, #Pune. The overwhelming response of Hindutva-oriented and Dharma-loving Hindus shows the rising awakening for the establishment of #HinduRashtra.”#HinduJagruti… pic.twitter.com/fbu2U42Z87
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On this occasion, Mr Sachin Ghule, Pune District Convenor of the Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti, presented an overview of the Samiti’s ongoing activities.
Ms Kranti Petkar of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti too addressed the attendees of the Sabha, and spoke about the necessity of addressing issues such as love jihad. She emphasised that women must receive Dharmashikshan (education about Dharma) and self-defence training in the current times and appealed to women to prepare themselves accordingly.
More than 150 devout Hindus attended the Sabha. The programme commenced with the ceremonial worship of the idol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. During the event, Mr Shivansh Shukla, who works in cow protection and Dharma-related activities, was felicitated by Advocate Sarvesh Mehendale.
Advocate Mehendale further stated that through the alleged misuse of the 1995 Waqf Act, more than 800,000 acres of land across the country have been encroached upon, and that after the Railways and the Defence Department, the Waqf Board holds the largest land holdings. He claimed that more than 1,200 properties in Pune have been declared as Waqf properties and that instances of claiming land in the name of ‘Islamic religious work’ are increasing. He asserted that “only if Dharma survives, we survive,” and urged Hindus to unite by taking inspiration from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Highlights of the Sabha
- A large number of youngsters and women attended the Sabha.
- After the conclusion of the Sabha, many young attendees met the speaker to seek guidance for future Dharma-related activities.
- The self-defence training stall set up near the reception area received an enthusiastic response from attendees.
Dignitaries present for the Sabha
BJP Corporators Mr Atul Narayan Tarawade & Mrs Prachi Alhat; Trustees of Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Temple at Mahadevwadi – Mr Balasaheb Ghule, Mr Appesh Ghule and Mr Ankush Ghule; President of Shivpremi Hanuman Mandir Mr Sunil Appa Ghule; and devout Hindus Mr Ravi Ghule, Mr Bala Ghule, Mr Suhas Ghule and Mr Ganesh Shewale.
Cooperation and contributions
- Mrs Kartiki Ghule of Ranragini led extensive outreach efforts, while several volunteers arranged refreshments, sponsored publicity materials and managed organisational responsibilities.
- Many dedicated workers actively invited residents and gave their valuable time for promotion and coordination despite personal commitments.
- Ms Sancheti Jadhav and Ms Mayuri More organised meetings at various places in the cityy, and encouraged women’s participation in the Sabha.
