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- 50 ‘Dindis’- 5 lac Warakari– ‘squatting’ agitation (Vakhari, 26 Jul 07)
- Warkari Oppose anti-Hindu Acts (Aurangabad, 19 Jun 07)
Vakhari (Maharashtra): Warakari staged ‘squatting’ demonstrations against the so-called anti-superstitions Act and the proposed ‘Temple take-over’ Act so also for lack of amenities in holding ‘Palakhi’ ceremony. In this agitation, 5 lac Warakari took part from 50 ‘Dindis’. Shri. Govindraj, the District Collector gave an assurance in writing that he would discuss the matter with them considering the aggressive stance taken by Warakari.
Many clauses in the so-called eradication of superstitions Act are against Warakari. Although the Government has sought public opinion on the said Act, no details about the Act are published. Further, under the proposed ‘Temple take-over’ Act, the Government is trying to take over management of all Hindu temples. Both the above Acts are anti-Hindu and should be annulled. The above demand was made by Warakari and instead of carrying on their journey towards Pandharpur, they squatted on the roads at Vakhari for about 1-1/2 hours. They had resolved not to move from there till they obtained a written assurance from the Government. The Government, therefore, gave in writing that it would discuss every clause of anti-superstitions Act with Warakari within 6 months. A committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Shri. Babanrao Pachpute, the Forest Minister.
Source: ‘Daily Sanatan Prabhat’
Warkari Oppose anti-Hindu Acts
June 19, 2007
Aurangabad (Maharashtra): A huge gathering was organized by members of Warkari Sect in Sree Gajanan Maharaj Temple Hall. In this gathering, in all 18 resolutions were passed including a resolution to oppose the ‘anti-Superstitions’ Act and ‘Temple Take-over’ Act.
Shri. Prakash Bhogale, national President of Bharateeya Warkari Mandal said in this context that there are many objectionable clauses in the present draft of the Bill on anti-superstitions Act. The Govt. should first omit such clauses and prepare a revised draft. Issues related to establishment of ‘Shraddha Nirman Samiti’ and publishing literature written by saints on website were also discussed in detail. The meet was attended by Shri. Pandurang Maharaj Giri, national Vice-President of the Mandal and Shri. Navanath Maharaj, district President of Aurangabad among others.
Source: ‘ Daily Sanatan Prabhat ‘
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