Exaggerated or ominous, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) claims it has plans for 1500-2000 rallies during Ram Navami in Bengal

These claims have been published in two newspaper reports, one a daily Bartaman, the other Jugoshonkho that has a partiality for the rightwing BJP; two online posters “announce” these rallies previously not a cultural presence in Bengal

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Reports in two leading Bangla newspapers announce dozens of Ram Navami rallies in the electorally crucial state of Bengal, says Jugoshonkho.

Here are some available online posters announcing the rallies

_*রাম নবমী মহোৎসব উৎযাপন ২০২৩*_
বিশ্ব হিন্দু পরিষদের প্রেস বার্তা

রামরাজত্বই ভবিতব্য:- রামবিরোধী বিচ্ছিন্নতাবাদীরা সমাজের থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন হবে।
শ্রীরামচন্দ্র সনাতন ভারতীয় সংস্কৃতির পরিচায়ক। তিনিই অতীত, বর্তমান এবং ভবিষ্যত – তিনিই যুগদ্রষ্টা। ত্রেতাযুগে তিনি রামরাজত্ব প্রতিষ্ঠার মাধ্যমে জগতে সুষ্ঠু শাসনব্যবস্থার প্রতিষ্ঠা করেছিলেন। তাই প্রতি বছর মর্যাদার সঙ্গে রাম নবমী উদযাপিত হয়ে থাকে। ভারতের উত্তর থেকে দক্ষিণ ও পূর্ব থেকে পশ্চিম, ভারতের প্রতিটি রাজ্যে এবং প্রায় পাঁচ লক্ষ গ্রামে রাম মহোৎসব উদযাপিত হতে চলেছে। ভগবান শ্রী রামচন্দ্র মর্যাদা পুরুষোত্তম। তিনি সর্বপ্রকার জাতি – ভাষা – আঞ্চলিকতা ইত্যাদির উর্ধ্বে। তাই বলা হয়, – ‘সব কা রাম।’
যারা সুশাসন চায় না, যারা ভেদভাবকে প্রশ্রয় দেয়, ভগবান রামচন্দ্র কে যারা কল্পনা মনে করে, রামনাম নিতে যারা অস্বীকার করে, তারা সমাজ থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন হবেই,রাম একটা শব্দ নয় রাম একটা সংস্কৃতি…..জো রাম কা নেহি বো কিসি কাম কা নেহি।।

এ বছর রাম নবমী উপলক্ষ্যে বিশ্ব হিন্দু পরিষদ প্রায় ২০০০ টি স্থানে শোভাযাত্রা, পাঠ ও বিভিন্ন সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান আয়োজন করছে। প্রশাসনের বিরোধিতা ও দমন পীড়ন উপেক্ষা করে সকল স্থানে সুস্থ ও শান্তিপূর্ণভাবে রাম নবমী উদযাপিত হবে বলে জানানো হয়েছে বিশ্ব হিন্দু পরিষদের পক্ষ থেকে।
এই বছরটা পরিষদের ৬০ বছর। আর এক বছরের মধ্যেই অযোধ্যায় নতুন মন্দিরে রামলালা আসবেন। এ নিয়ে সাধারণ মানুষের মধ্যে প্রচুর আবেগ। আমরা তাই ঠিক করেছি রাম এবং রামরাজত্বের স্বপ্নের কথা নিয়ে ঘরে ঘরে পৌঁছাব।
শুধু একটা দিনের কর্মসূচি নয়, ৩০ মার্চ রামনবমী থেকে এপ্রিলে হনুমান জয়ন্তী পর্যন্ত ‘রাম মহোৎসব’ পালন করার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে পরিষদ।

সৌরীশ মুখার্জী
প্রচার প্রসার প্রমুখ , দক্ষিণবঙ্গ বিশ্ব হিন্দু পরিষদ

A press release from the Viswa Hindu Parishad (above) dated March 30 states:

Ram Navami Mahotsava Celebration 2023
Vishwa Hindu Parishad press release

“The future is Ram Rajya: Anti-Rama – separatists will be isolated from society. Sri Ramachandra is the epitome of traditional Indian culture. He is the past, the present and the future – He is the seer. In the Treta Yuga, he established excellent governance in the world by establishing Rama Rajtva. Hence, every year Ram Navami is celebrated with dignity. From North to South and East to West, Ram Mohotsav is celebrated in every state of India and in about five lakh villages.

Lord Sri Ramachandra is ‘Purushottam’. He is above all caste – language – region. Hence, the common adage, ‘Sab Ka Ram.’

Those who don’t want good governance, those who indulge in divisiveness, those who consider Lord Ramchandra as a fantasy, those who refuse to take the name of Ram, will be cut off from the society, Ram is not a word, Ram is a culture…..”jo Ram ka nahi woh kisi kaam ka Nahi,”

This year, on the occasion of Ram Navami, Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organizing processions, readings and various cultural programs at around 2000 places. Vishva Hindu Parishad has informed that Ram Navami will be celebrated in a healthy and peaceful manner in all places, ignoring the opposition and repression of the administration.

This year is the 60th year of the Parishad. And within a year, Ramlala will be coming to the new temple in Ayodhya. There is a lot of emotion among the common people about this. So we decided to go door to door with the word of Rama and the dream of Rama’s reign.

Not just a one-day programme, the council has decided to observe ‘Ram Mahotsav’ from Ram Navami on March 30 to Hanuman Jayanti in April.

Sourish Mukherjee
Public Relations Head,
Vishwa Hindu Parishad, South Bengal.

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VHP organizes two Thousand rallies on Ramnavami across Bengal
VHP has organised almost 2000 rallies across Bengal on the 30th March, on the occasion of Ram Navami. But it’s still unclear whether these rallies will have a showcasing of weapons. All India Editor of VHP, Sachindranath Sinha says,”The entire society is trying to build itself on the beliefs and principles of Lord Ram. We do not think of bringing weapons in our rallies. Local people organise weaponised rallies keeping in mind the time and space. We have no comments on that. We are not a political party. We do humanitarian and public work. And on the basis of that, we will be bringing out these rallies on Ram navami.”

There will be almost 1500 rallies in south Bengal and 500 in north bengal. Notices have been sent to districts – if they are unable to organise rallies, there must be some celebration in a temple. if one is unable to do so, then they’d have to organise for rituals in their own homes. They will have to perform these rituals with a picture of Ram and Sita’s idol in Ayodhya.

1500 rallies on Ramnavami, VHP to go door to door and tell tales of Rama
Next Thursday (March 30) is Ramnavami. Rallies are being organised by the VHP. Public and media relations officer Sourish Mukherjee announced on Saturday,”This ramnavami is special to us as this marks the 60th anniversary of VHP. And the Ram temple in Ayodhya is almost constructed. So, we will celebrate Ram navami royally this time. We will be continuing with the celebrations from the day of ram navami to hanuman jayanti.”

How will these celebrations be conducted?
Soureesh explains, “We will take out rallies in various districts across Bengal. We will go to each and every home and tell tales of Ram. Ram is the embodiment of truth. There is so much corruption and darkness around us. To overcome that, we need to teach people principles and values. There will also be religious gatherings. There will be ‘go as you like’ competition for children. Kids will dress up as Ram. There will be quizzes on Ramayana.”

Will there be weapons in the rallies?
He says,” we do not generally get weapons in the rallies. But Asansol. Barrackpore and some other places have been bringing weapons in the rallies. Those will still happen. Not in the other places. Chief minister had said that traditional weapon rallies can take place.” Incidentally, the Chief Minister, in 2018, had said, “The traditional celebrations that have been happening for years, can have weapons in them. But no new celebrations can come up that have weapons in it. Rallies can happen. But they must happen peacefully.”

Shri Ram Mahotsav and Shobhayatra

VHP, Nadia (North)
March 30, 2023

From 10AM-12PM, Ram Yagna, Ramayan Reading, Sobhayatra
3PM, Distribution of Prasad

Rally begins at, Krishnanagar Rajbari Chowk, Yagna and Puja at VHP Parishad Bhavan

Hindus!!! Awaken your self Respect!!
Ram Navami 2023

Puja and Shobhyatra
Directed by VHP, Mohanpur

30th March, 2023, at Singurai Satsang Vihar

Hindus come, Hindus go, Hindus make a crowd

You are a Hindu, I am a Hindu, only differences lie in our spine

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