New Delhi, March 28: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Secretary General Bajrang Bagda announced on Saturday that the organization has initiated a comprehensive outreach campaign targeting Members of Parliament during the budget session. A total of 375 MPs were engaged in discussions as part of this initiative.
Bagda noted that the campaign reached out to MPs from 29 political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Samajwadi Party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Telugu Desam Party, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction), Nationalist Congress Party, YSR Congress Party, and Janata Dal (United).
According to VHP, the campaign also included meetings with several prominent non-BJP MPs, such as Kanimozhi Karunanidhi and H.D. Kumaraswamy, among others.
Bagda mentioned that due to election-related commitments, some MPs could not be contacted, but the campaign received widespread support. He outlined three key topics presented to the MPs.
The first topic was related to Articles 29 and 30 of the Constitution. VHP raised concerns about the special rights granted to minority educational institutions, noting that 90 to 95 percent of students in many such institutions belong to the Hindu community, yet they still hold minority status. The organization called for a review of these institutions and a clear definition of what constitutes a ‘minority.’ Additionally, they highlighted the lack of implementation of the 25 percent reservation under the Right to Education Act as a cause of imbalance.
The second topic addressed population imbalance. Bagda emphasized the need for a uniform and effective population policy, suggesting that an ‘outer limit’ should be established for population growth. He also pointed out the disparities in birth rates among different communities and the issue of illegal immigration.
The third topic focused on the development of pilgrimage sites. He stated that a significant portion of the country’s tourism is related to pilgrimages, yet insufficient attention has been given to infrastructure and facilities in this sector. VHP proposed the establishment of a separate ‘Pilgrimage Department’ under the Ministry of Tourism to enhance connectivity, cleanliness, and amenities.
Bagda concluded by stating that many MPs responded positively to these issues and assured that they would be raised on relevant platforms.
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