By: Staff reporter
Mumbai: Election Commissioner of Maharashtra recenty published an advertisement in Daily Maharashtra times dated 10th May 2007. In which they denigrated Lord Ganesha on the eve of distributing Election Identity cards.
HJS member Shri. S.G. vatkar Has written an letter to Election Commissioner of Maharashtra demanding an unconditional apology and withdrawal of that denigrated advertisement immediately. He also telephoned Election Commissioner office, Maharashtra.
Detail Letter
To,
Chief Election Commissioner, Maharashtra
Mantralaya, Madam Cama Road,
Mumbai-400021
Subject: Appeal to withdraw the Shri Ganesh’s Denigrating advertisement
Dear Sir,
On behalf of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, a Committee working for religious awakening and unity of Hindus (more details at www.hindujagruti.org) we would like to communicate to you on the subject matter. We recently came to know that you have released an advertisement on page no.10 of Maharashtra times dated 10th May 2007 on the eve of distributing Election Identity cards. Enclosed herewith photocopy of the news appeared in daily Sanatan Prabhat dated 15th May 2007 which is self-explanatory.
You have intentionally used Lord Ganesh to advertise your card. An almighty God will not appear to do your advertisement. Due to this you have denigrated Lord Ganesh and hurted religious feelings of millions of Hindus who are worshipping lord Ganesh. Hurting religious feelings is an offence as per section 295a and 153a of Constitution of India and we are going to start protests, campaign against election commission and take legal action. I am sure that you will not dare to show Mohmmad Paigambar or Jesu in plce of Lord Ganesh !
In view of above I request you on behalf of all Religious and Hindu organization to give us unconditional apology and withdraw the advertisement immediately. If you desire our delegation can discuss the issue at predetermined time within two days failing which we will be compelled to take necessary action against Election Commission.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully,
S.G.Vatkar
(Hindu Janjaguti Samiti)
Related HJS section
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