VHP Highlights Alleged Attacks on Hindus Amid Political Controversy

The VHP released a list of over 300 alleged attacks on Hindus and temples since last year, asserting that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's comment is not communal but a reality. Opposition parties accuse BJP and RSS of voter polarization as assembly polls approach.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive list citing over 300 alleged assaults on Hindus and their temples across the country since January of the previous year. The organization claimed these incidents expose a troubling trend that demands attention.

VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain, during a press conference, emphasized that the documented 'attacks and atrocities' are based on media reports and represent only a fraction of the real occurrences. He criticized secular politicians for their perceived silence on these issues.

Jain defended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's controversial statement, viewing it as a factual representation of the current climate, rather than a communal remark. The contentious remarks come amid allegations from opposition parties, like the Congress, accusing the BJP and RSS of using divisive rhetoric ahead of crucial state elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)