Not just Kashi and Mathura, Hindus must unite for the liberation of every temple in the country : Adv. Vishnu Jain

Ponda, Goa (Sachchidananda Parabrahman Dr. Athavale Nagari) – “While the majority Hindu population receives no benefits based on religion, minorities receive over ₹3,200 crores worth of benefits through the Minority Commission every year,” said Supreme Court advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain. He was addressing the huge crowd of devotees on the 2nd day of the ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav’ being held in Goa on May 18. Vishnu Jain urged Hindus to actively participate in the movement to free all temples across India from state control, not just the temples of Kashi and Mathura. He highlighted the stark disparity in the treatment of Hindus compared to minorities in our country.

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain

In his enlightening speech to the proud Hindus gathered at the event, Jain revealed alarming trends such as Hindus converting to other religions just to gain admission into minority-run educational institutions, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. He criticized the systemic discrimination where even a mere 2 non-Muslim members on the Waqf Board drew judicial objections, while no non-Hindu places of worship are under government control, whereas Hindu temples across states are governed by various restrictive laws. “Our legal struggle for Kashi and Mathura’s liberation is ongoing, but that is not enough. Every temple must be liberated, and for that, widespread Hindu participation is essential,” expressed Jain.

The event also witnessed the release of an e-book titled ‘Why do we need Hindu Rashtra?’ by dignitaries including Mr Uday Mahurkar of Save Culture Save Bharat Foundation, Mr Neeraj Atri, a writer and thinker from Chandigarh, Mr Ramesh Shinde from Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, and Mr Abhay Vartak, spokesperson for the Sanatan Sanstha.

Mr Uday Mahurkar

Former central information commissioner Uday Mahurkar highlighted the intense cultural assault taking place in India through social media, OTT platforms, and films, which are rapidly degrading moral and cultural values. “The rise in sexual violence linked to rampant pornography, is a risk and a “monster” that has entered every household via mobile phones. “To protect Sanatan culture and our future generations, it is imperative to resist this cultural onslaught,” he said.

Mr Neeraj Atri

While Mr Neeraj Atri, author and social thinker from Chandigarh, lamented the blind imitation of Western culture by many in Indian society. He emphasized that to preserve Sanatan Dharma, it is necessary to dispel the ‘ghost’ of this cultural mimicry from the Hindu mind.

Mr Ramesh Shinde

Adding to the concerns, Mr. Ramesh Shinde of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti drew attention to the growing violence against Hindus, particularly in regions like Bangladesh, Kashmir, Kerala, and Bengal. Shinde cited the recent targeted killings of Hindus in Pahalgam, where victims were selected based on their religion and said, “Across the subcontinent, Hindus are being systematically targeted. We can no longer afford to merely raise awareness. So concrete diction is now necessary,”

Referring to the legacy of Samarth Ramdas Swami, Shinde called upon Hindus to take inspiration from saints who are now actively raising awareness, urging all to prepare themselves through the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav to fight establishment of a Hindu Rashtra.