VHP to launch campaign to free temples from government control
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced a campaign to remove government control over Hindu temples, arguing that revenue should be managed by the Hindu community. The organization also criticized opposition leaders for their comments regarding the Ayodhya Ram Temple theft case.
Why it matters
The campaign highlights ongoing debates regarding the separation of religious institutions from state administration in India.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad will shortly launch a massive campaign to free temples from government control, said VHP international president Alok Kumar in Mangaluru on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters at the VHP office, Mr. Kumar said the campaign was aimed at bringing temples back under the control of devotees and Hindu society.
“When the government does not exercise control over masjids and churches, why should it have a hold over ₹1,000 crore in income from temples? The income that the Karnataka government gets from the Kukke Subrahmanya temple is the highest it receives from temples in the state. If temples in the country come under the control of Hindu society, this revenue can be used for Hindu society’s religious and educational activities,” he said.
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