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BJP encashing on Malegaon: Hindu Mahasabha

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Posted: Nov 22, 2008 at 1051 hrs IST
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New Delhi, November 22: Apparently distancing itself from the Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur episode, the Hindu Mahasabha has said it does not support terrorism by anyone and accused the BJP of "encashing" on Hindu sentiments by coming out in support of the Malegaon blast accused.

"The BJP is encashing on religious sentiments of Hindus again for their politics. Earlier they had encashed on the Ram janmabhoomi issue and this time it wants to encash on Malegaon and sentiments about arrest of Hindu religious leaders," said Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) spokesperson Pravin Sharma.

"We are tired of BJP and Sangh Parivar befooling Hindus over one issue or the other. Now they are seeking funds from people on the pretext of providing legal aid to the Malegaon blast accused. We strictly condemn the act and the accused involved in the act," he said.

Maintaining that ABHM is not supportive of the Malegaon blast and other acts of terrorism, he termed BJP as "an opportunist political party playing politics over terrorism".

"Please ask the BJP, VHP, Bajrang Dal, RSS and Abhinav Bharat as to what contribution they have made for Hindus and Hindutva so far," the ABHM, which is contesting in some assembly seats in Delhi and Rajasthan, said.

On the other hand, national president of ABHM, Chandra Prasad Kaushik, alleged the BJP was working to pit Hindus and Muslims against each other over "irrelevant terrorism issue" so that L K Advani can become the prime minister.

Reacting to the ABHM's allegations, BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said "what is the use, what is the political significance? Had these charges been made by the Congress we would have reacted."

Reacting to media reports that the ABHM is keen on providing legal assistance to the Malegaon blast accused, Kaushik denied such claims as "false and baseless projections of our ideologies.

"We do not support terrorism by anyone on this land, rather we are keen to prepare the youth for protecting our borders," said Kaushik.

Denying its hard-line stand against minority communities, ABHM national youth secretary Umesh Tyagi claimed his organisation is actively involved in promoting inter-caste and inter-religious marriages.

"We will take legal action against anyone who claims to be collecting funds in our name for assisting the Malegaon blast accused," said Tyagi.

The ABHM had 17 MPs in the parliament during 1952, later in 1962 it created space for Jan Sangh and allowed it to flourish as a political party under the RSS.

"That was a historical mistake as the RSS befooled us when we said we want to divert our attention to social service and entrust politics with them. Over the years they have removed from the base ideologies and betrayed us," said Kaushik.

The organisation, which states its motto is to 'Hinduise' politics and militise Hindus (rajniti ka hindukaran aur hinduo ka sainikaran), wants to get back into the mainstream through participation in assembly and Parliament elections now.

Eminent leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai and current Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee's father, N C Chatterjee were associated with the ABHM as office bearers.

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MAKE POLITICS CLEAN by kamal bhardwaj on 29 Nov 2008

i wouln't say any word about ABHM but the BJP, this party atleast talks about the hindu in this or that manner, otherwise all other parties have no regard for this big majority, for say, congress is more than the need concern only towards the muslims and not even want to contain the terrorism just because of their vote, reason, muslims akas would decribe it as julm in this country on them. on the other side they imposed makoka only on the local people, whom we dont the have an history of so far in their five years stint so far. and not any hard core terrorist who bombed serveral times in previously. congress is not willing to contain terrorism, somebody should ask them why? their one minister shakeel ahmad call the terrorists his bichrey (seperated) bhai and the bajrag dal the terrorists, dont support the people in the politics who have no regard for the local, their people life, be it bjp, congress or anyone else.

BJP (BEGGERS JANTA PARTY) by RAHUL on 24 Nov 2008

THIS IS THE MAN HE HAS WORDED ALL THE TRUTH AND THAT TO WITH CONVICTION AND VERY MUCH LKIKE A HUMAN NOT LIKE THE ANIMALS IN THE BJP AND THE RSS AND SO ON BJP IS DEAD SURE THAT WITH WHAT HAPPENED IN ORISSA TO THE CATHOLICS UNDER THEIR RULE IS NOT GONNA FETCH THEM ANY VOTES FROM THE CATHOLICS AND THE MUSLIMS THEY WILL NOT EVEN LET ONE MUSLIM VOTE GO TO THE BJP IT WILL ONLY BE THE HINDU'S THAT CAN AT THIS MOMENT HELP BJP SO THEY ARE TRYING TO FULL THEM AND GET THEIR VOTES BUT ALL U HINDU PEOPLE IF U HAVE A HUMAN HEART THINK FOR URSELVES WHAT FUTURE U WANT FOR UR CHILDREN AND THEN GO AND CAST UR PRECIOUS VOTE

BJP in cash by Pran on 23 Nov 2008

This man from so called Hindu Mahasabha is suffering from crab mentality that is pull down who is coming up. All these anti Hindu views writers suddenly are trying to show that they are for Hindu Mahasabha ,a non existing political party and now a brain child of Italian Congress.

Is BJP a Paki party? by Raj on 24 Nov 2008

If Congress is Italian, do you agree that BJP is pakistani party because Advani was born there? Moreover, after Advani went to Pak, there are these bomb blasts by RSS affiliates. It looks like they r funded by ISI!!!

bjp hindu politics by mohd on 23 Nov 2008

bjp should stop supporting these hindu terrorism by lady sadus. no longer fooled to indians

HINDU MAHASABHA'S CONCERN by aniyan on 23 Nov 2008

WHILE MALEGAON BECAME A CONCERN FOR HINDU MAHASABHA, WE NEVER HAVE SEEN THE HM EXPRESSING ANY CONCERN ON THE TENS OF SUCH MALEGAONS IN THE COUNTRY; NOR ANY TEARS FOR THE POOR KASHMIRI PANDITS. IF THIS IS DUE TO SOME PERSONAL VENDETTA THAT THE SABHA WANTS TO APPEASE OTHERS, IT IS UNOFTUNATE. IF BJP OR OTHER SANGH ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT RAISE VOICE FOR THE HINDUS, WE HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE ELSE RAISING THEIR VOICE FOR IT TOO. YOU ARE SMELLING OWN TOOTH PICK !

Whose interest you are protecting by C.K.Sunil on 23 Nov 2008

Whose interest you are trying to protect,Mahasaba? Do you want to have a proxy rule by Sonia manio continue for ever? Do you want the conversion proceed unchecked in all the tribal areas of India/ Do you want the Bangladeshi migrants decide who will rule in Delhi? Do you want the terror strike to continue and demoralize the armed forces? If your answer is 'yes' the best way forward is to divide the Hindu society . Centuries hindus have been divided and today is no exemption. If there were no disunity in Hindu parivar during 2004 election BJP rule would have continued and country would not have faced this kind of anarchy in every field.

Long live Pravin Sharma by Asadulgaba on 22 Nov 2008

So kind of you Mr. Pravin Sharma! We need Indians (whether Hindus, Muslims or Christians) who denounce all kind of terror. It is really important that Indians realize the opportunist policies of the political parties. We can only survive by being kind and supportive to each others. You have really revived the true Indian spirit in us by giving this statement. This is true humanity!

These allegations are childish and delusional. by DILIP/FRANCE on 22 Nov 2008

This rant is bizzare and smacks of convulated prejudice aginst pious and devout Hindus.We urgethese misconceived and misguded zealot bleating hearts to desist from driving wedge beteween hindus and pitting hindus against hindus, to crate chaos and disorder. This kind of peddling decits and mumbo jumbos, can not be tolerated.Arrogant and egoistic chest beating will not surve any purpose nor will it by name calling pious and devout hindus.In a changing and dynamic world,where Tectonic plates are shifting in India's favour,chief beneficiaries to be, Hindus, We hindus must avoid devisive politics but unite to fight the scurge of disaffected thugs,by all necessary means.Remember History seldom travels in staright line.New History of Hindus will be re-written by VHP/RSS.that time is not very far away.

BJP- errorismSupporting Terrorism by Arun on 22 Nov 2008

BJP is playing with the country by supporting alleged terrorists and has stooped too low to lay with the emotions of the army.It is trying to arouse the army which may destabilise the country.People should stay away from such a party.

We Hindu's do not believe in terrorism, terrorists are terrorists, they have no religion. by Nautankee on 22 Nov 2008

Sir, what has the sangh parivar given to India so far beside Nathu Godse, Petrol Pump Chors, Cash-For-Quarry Chors, Judeo on INDIAN EXPRESS VIDEO for accepting bribes, demolishing of Babri, burnng of Churches, killing of fellow human beings, religious police in Gujarat, they are against the celebrations of the new year or Valentines Day, I say it stinks of Al-Qaida like polices. Who would vote for such rouge likes?Who would vote such types, who support presumed terrorists?The decent part of our hinduism will never support these nincompoops.

Sharma is right. by DHARAMNAL on 22 Nov 2008

My sincere thanks go to Sharma for his very sincere remarks against the BJP. By useing the Hindu Mantra, the BJP and the sanghparivar outfits mainly RSS, VHP,Bajrang Dal etc. were in the process of injecting Al-Qaida like fanaticism into Hinduism. Hindu Dharma has been loved by the entire world because of its openness. The BJP has tried to divide us Hindu's and Muslim's and Hindu's and Christians. The BJP and the sangparivar ourfits have become role model for every criminal, who in the name of our Hinduism is ready to demolish Mosques, burn Churches, rape and kill sister and mother likes. Now this is not Hinduism, but terrorism! We should respect all of our brothers and sisters from all religions and castes, and we must live in harmoni with each other. In the contrary we must take all kinds of terrorists to task and treat them like piece of garbage.I always knew, that we Hindu's are great people and my belief has been further confirmed by the comments made by Mr.Sharma

BJP-Hindu Mahasabha and Power by A.V. Poulose on 22 Nov 2008

Very pathetic condition of BJP begging for votes to rule over India under the pretext of curbing terrorism. It is very shameful to all Indians that very old aged citizens (even born and brought up abroad) only claims to be a deserving candidate for P.M. Hei -- leaders, there are thousands of young bloods in land who have strength enough to unite people for right cause and keep terrorism out of our soil. It is only the weaknesses of Very Old Leaders of our land that invites such a horrible state of terrorism. Let all youth of India (irrespective of caste and creed) unite and come for the rescue of our nation.

Fake investigation by ATS by Raj on 22 Nov 2008

It is a baseless allegation. First, the whole issue has been fabricated by the Congress. When the daily breifing by ATS has turned ugly turn by accusing every respected institutions of Hindus and Army, BJP had to lend its voice. Where is all other so called 'seculars' when ATS abused hindus.

What! by Datevas Punjab on 22 Nov 2008

We have taken a note of your comments. Instead of praising the Anti Terror Squad for serving their nation, you are pointing a finger on them and the CBI.You sanghi's have not only blotted the name of our Hinduism, but you are also blotting the entire nation. If you love Al-Qaida policies then get out of India and live in remote areas of Afghanistan -Pakistan border where your likes dwell.

BJP always encashed Hindu sentiments to racquire power. by D,N,Barola on 22 Nov 2008

D.N.Barola welcomes the statement of Hindu Mahasabha which has said it does not support terrorism by anyone and accused the BJP of "encashing" on Hindu sentiments by coming out in support of the Malegaon blast accused. BJP has always been encashing on Hindu sentiments, hence the statement of Hindu Mahasabha is in tune with the national thinking. The BJP should learn a lesson from this and refrain from unnecessarily meddling on issues which are not in the interest of the nation.

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