Launching a multi-pronged campaign ahead of the national census, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has raised serious concerns about attempts to divide the Hindu society, misuse of Hindu temple resources, and infiltration into electoral rolls. Addressing the media, Alok Kumar, National President of the VHP, issued a firm press statement outlining the organisation’s stance on critical national issues.
With the national census exercise set to begin, the VHP has cautioned against what it termed as “new conspiracies” to fragment Hindu society by playing on sectarian identities. Referring specifically to the Veerashaiva and Lingayat communities, the statement affirmed their deep-rooted connection to the broader Hindu fold.
“Basaveshwara was a global guru who rejected orthodoxy, karmakand, and caste barriers. He promoted equality, women’s empowerment, and devotion through Shiva Bhakti — ideals that form the core of Hindutva,” Alok Kumar stated.
Press Statement from Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)
Adressal by: Shri Alok kumar Ji, National president
Vishwa Hindu parishadCensus and Hindu Unity:
The census process is beginning in India, and with it, conspiracies to divide the broader Hindu community are intensifying.…— Vishva Hindu Parishad -VHP (@VHPDigital) August 3, 2025
The VHP made it clear that while Lingayats may retain their distinct spiritual and social identity, they are an integral part of Hindu society. “Hindutva does not believe in a single book, god, or prophet. It embraces India’s diverse native traditions. We urge all Hindus to remember this unity during the census and not fall prey to divisive narratives,” the VHP added.
Commenting on the ongoing revision of voter rolls in Bihar, the VHP called for a nationwide drive to clean up electoral rolls. “It is critical that names of infiltrators are not allowed to creep into the voter lists. The names of deceased individuals or those who have migrated should be removed to ensure free and fair elections,” the statement said.
The VHP expressed hope that the Election Commission of India would expand this effort beyond Bihar to all states. The organisation underscored the importance of this move to preserve the sanctity of Indian democracy.
Calling out the Karnataka government for controlling thousands of Hindu mandirs, the VHP condemned the selective targeting of Hindu religious institutions while other faiths remained untouched. “The state neither manages mosques nor churches nor gurdwaras, yet it interferes in Hindu mandirs collecting offerings and redirecting temple assets for non-Hindu and secular purposes. This is blatant discrimination,” Alok Kumar said.
Announcing a nationwide agitation, the VHP revealed that it will launch a temple autonomy campaign beginning September 2, 2025. In the first phase, memorandums will be submitted to Chief Ministers and MLAs across India, coupled with public awareness meetings involving intellectuals in major cities. “The time has come. Hindu mandir must be returned to the Hindu society. These sacred institutions cannot be used as piggy banks by the state,” Alok Kumar declared.
