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Maharashtra School Row: HJS Decries Tipu Sultan Jayanti, Seeks Lawful Review and Harmony
HJS objected to the celebration of Tipu Sultan Jayanti at a government-run school in Beed district, calling for a lawful, transparent review. The issue highlights the need for curricular neutrality, student safety, and community-sensitive practices in Maharashtra schools. Framing commemorations through multiple scholarly perspectives can protect educational spaces from polarization. Clear guidelines, stakeholder consultations, and…
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Safeguarding Seva: HJS Opposes Halt to Free Prasad at Basar Sri Gnana Saraswati Temple
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) opposes the move to stop free prasad laddus at Sri Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basar, highlighting prasadam as a cornerstone of temple traditions and community service. The temple’s association with learning and aksharabhyasam makes free prasad especially meaningful for families and students. The practice aligns with shared dharmic values mirrored in Sikh…
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Ahilyanagar Memorandum Demands Lawful Action on Anti-National Networks to Safeguard Unity
In Ahilyanagar, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) submitted a memorandum urging lawful action against local networks that facilitate anti-national activities. The appeal emphasizes due process, transparency, and communal harmony while avoiding collective blame. It calls for coordinated efforts among local administration, police, and community organizations to strengthen National security and public trust. Residents’ experiences with rumor-driven…
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19th Warkari Maha-adhiveshan: Urgent Call to Protect Dharma and Sacred Warkari Heritage
Ahead of the 19th Warkari Maha-adhiveshan, Rashtriya Warkari Parishad and HJS issued a focused call to protect Dharma and the Warkari tradition. The message stresses community-led preservation, intergenerational transmission of knowledge, and respectful dialogue with policymakers. It highlights how Warkari values of bhakti, seva, and humility align with shared dharmic principles across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism,…
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Bengaluru Airport Namaz Row: HJS urges policy clarity, equal rules, and social harmony
A reported instance of Namaz in a public area at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has led HJS to seek strict action and question official silence. The incident highlights the need for clear, faith-neutral airport guidelines that protect security and ensure equal application of rules. Establishing designated reflection spaces and offering staff training in interfaith sensitivity…
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Jaipur Dialogues 2025: HJS urges transparent debate on the halal economy and social harmony
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) engaged Jaipur Dialogues 2025 with a research-driven discussion on the halal economy, treating it as a matter of economic policy, transparency, and consumer choice rather than a sectarian dispute. The session analyzed how certification regimeshalal, kosher, vegetarian/veganshape supply chains, MSME costs, and labeling norms in India. It emphasized voluntary participation, standardized…
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‘Vande Mataram’ at 150: Kolhapur’s stirring mass rendition inspires dharmic unity
Kolhapur marked the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ with a disciplined, inclusive mass rendition organized by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in alignment with the Union Government’s nationwide initiative. The event highlighted how cultural symbols can cultivate civic pride without exclusion. Participants reported a strong sense of belonging as voices converged in a shared expression of…
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Revisiting ‘Secular’ in India’s Constitution: Sadguru Nilesh Singbal’s Call for Dharmic Unity
Sadguru Nilesh Singbal’s position challenges readers to re-examine how “secular” functions within India’s constitutional framework while calling for reform through Article 368. The analysis situates the debate within the 42nd Amendment and the Supreme Court’s basic structure doctrine, noting that secularism has been judicially recognized as intrinsic to the Constitution. It presents an inclusive, dharmic…
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Goa LED Boards Flash ‘Pakistan Zindabad’: HJS Demands Swift NIA Probe, Urges Calm and Unity
A public LED board in Goa reportedly displayed ‘Pakistan Zindabad’, sparking concern and calls for accountability. HJS has urged an NIA probe, citing the national implications of a highly visible, potentially manipulated digital message. Cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of a forensic audit of display networks to determine intent and culpability. Community voices across dharmic…
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Kolhapur Gathering Honors Pujya Avimukteshwaranand; HJS Highlights Dharmic Unity
Pujya Avimukteshwaranand’s visit to Kolhapur brought together Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) volunteers and community advocates for a calm, substantive dialogue on dharma and cultural responsibility. Participants presented “Why do we need a Hindu Rashtra?” to invite reflection on ethical public life grounded in pluralistic dharmic values. The event emphasized unity across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and…
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Pune’s Powerful Response: HJS Drives Support for Legal Safeguards in Interfaith Relationships
A district-wide signature campaign in Pune, led by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), drew an overwhelming cross-section of participants seeking legal safeguards against coercion in interfaith relationships. Field interactions revealed relatable concernsparents prioritizing autonomy, students asking for awareness, and social workers advocating counseling and neutral redressal. Respondents emphasized that any law must protect informed consent, remain…
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Essential Lessons from Godrej Ad Controversy: A Call for Respectful Festive Portrayals
A recent Godrej Appliance advertisement, perceived by many as mocking Hindu Festivities, prompted Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) to call for immediate withdrawal and a public apology. The incident underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity, religious tolerance, and ethical advertising in a plural society. Readers will discover actionable steps brands can takewithdrawal, apology, cultural review, and…
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Essential Milestone: HJS Receives Blessings from Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri
Sadguru Nilesh Singbal of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti received blessings from Acharya Mahamandaleshwar and Juna Akhada Peethadhishwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, marking an essential milestone for community-focused spiritual work. The interaction affirmed Sanatan Dharma, the Guru–Shishya Tradition, and the preservation of Hindu spirituality within the broader dharmic family. It promotes unity across Hinduism, Buddhism,…
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Kolhapur Mentos Removal: Discover a Complete, Fact-Based Guide to Certification and Harmony
On 25 October 2025, Yevale’s Milk Corner in Kolhapur removed halal-certified Mentos after an HJS awareness drive, prompting a wider conversation about certification, consumer choice, and harmony. This analysis explains how halal certification operates alongside vegetarian/vegan symbols, Jain-friendly indications, and FSSAI norms in India’s plural marketplace. Readers gain a clear, fact-based view of what happened,…