Vishwa Jain Sangathan Explained

Vishwa Jain Sangathan
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Mcaption:zone of influence
Type:Jain religious organization
Purpose:Religious, Political, Non Profit
Headquarters:New Delhi India
Region Served: India
Language:Hindi and English
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Sanjay Ji Jain
Leader Title2:National General Secretary
Leader Name2:Sudeep Ji Jain
Key People:Various Jains
Main Organ:Board of directors
Affiliations:Various Jain organizations

Vishwa Jain Sangathan (VJS) is a religious and social service organization of Jains in India.[1] Amongst other things, it was involved in the Jain minority campaign.[2]

History

The organization was founded in 2005 in Delhi. It organizes various conferences that revolve around Jain community issues.[3] [2]

Issues

Jain minority

The organization has been involved in securing the status of an independent and minority religion for Jainism in India.[2] It submitted a petition to the Delhi Government which played a part in Jains getting declared as a minority in Delhi.[4] The organization has also presented memorandums to the Punjab Government for providing the status of a religious minority to Jains in Punjab.[5]

The organization also stages protests and rallies to highlight their cause.[2]

Lucknow idol desecration

VJS also actively protested the desecration of Mahavira's idol in Lucknow.[6] [7]

Others

The organization has also campaigned on a number of other issues, including the "Arihant Exports" name issue,[8] Qutub Minar Jain museum, January 2013 attack on Muni Prabalsagar at Girnar etc.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abhinandan Mishra . Sibal's wife changes meat unit's name after Jains protest . Sunday-guardian.com . 2012-09-30 . 2012-12-16.
  2. Web site: Jain body to stage protest in Delhi on Dec 18 . Indian Express . 2012-11-26 . 2012-12-16.
  3. Web site: Jainism Ahimsa News Religious Non-Violence Celebrities Literature Philosophy Matrimonial Institutions . Jainsamaj.org . 2012-12-16.
  4. Web site: Patil, Bal . Article Archive | Jain Minority Status Delhi . Herenow4u.net . 2012-12-16.
  5. Web site: 0.2% in Punjab, Jains seek minority religion tag . Indian Express . 2012-11-06 . 2012-12-16.
  6. Web site: Delhi Protest: Stern action against miscreants demanded by Jain Samaj . Ahimsa Sangh . 2012-12-16.
  7. Web site: Lord Mahavir Idol Defaced by Muslims in Lucknow . 19 August 2012 . Jainheritagecentres.com . 2022-04-12.
  8. Web site: Finally officially declared ! ARIHANT EXPORTS Name has been changed as ARSHIYA EXPORTS with THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS . PeaceNext . 2012-09-15 . 2012-12-16.