JAMMU, Aug 2: The two-day half-yearly meeting of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) concluded at Baba Kailakh Dev Temple in Jammu.
The meeting was attended by VHP International General Secretary Bajrang Lal Bagra and North Zone Organisation Secretary Neeraj, who reviewed the activities and organisational work being carried out by the VHP.
Addressing the gathering, Bajrang Lal Bagra criticised certain opposition leaders and independent MP Pappu Yadav, alleging that they had disrespected saints, sages, the Vedas, Sanatan Dharma and temples outside Parliament for political purposes.
Referring to the purification yajna (Shuddhikaran Yajna), he said prayers were offered to God to grant wisdom to those who, according to him, insult Hindu traditions and beliefs.
VHP Jammu and Kashmir Provincial President Rajesh Gupta strongly condemned the recent targeted killing in Kulgam, and demanded strict action against terrorists and their overground workers (OGWs).
During the meeting, Provincial General Secretary Swaran Singh announced the organisational appointments namely Tarun Verma– Provincial Convener, Bajrang Dal; Kartik Sudan–Provincial Special Contact Chief; Mukesh Bral–Provincial Satsang Chief; Kewal– Provincial Gau Raksha (Cow Protection) Chief; and Rajan Gupta–Provincial Social Media Chief.
The meeting was also attended by Abhishek Gupta (VHP Provincial Vice President), Shakti Dutt Sharma, Sushma Sharma, Bimla Gupta, Karan Singh (VHP Joint Secretary), Sudarshan Khajuria, Nishu Gupta, Dr. S.S. Sambyal, and VHP workers from all districts of Jammu and Kashmir.