Hindus should compulsarly vote in the elections: Togadia

Mysore, Jan 7 (UNI) Vishwa Hindu Parishat International General Secretary Praveenbhai Togadia today said that Hindus should compulsorily vote in the elections to show their strength and unity.

Speaking at a one-day Viraat Hindu Samavesha organised to mark the birth centenary of former RSS leader M S Golwalkar here, he said that people should exercise their franchise and think of parties later. "It was necessary for Hindus to unite among themselves to fight against terrorism which is rising its ugly head in the country." Stating that terrorism had been spreading to southern parts of the country, Mr Togadia urged the Union government to see that the terrorist will not establish their base in the country. Hindus should stand united and retaliate boldly attacks on them anywhere in the world.

Coming down strongly on United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, he said that the UPA policies and stand on terrorists was only aimed at appeasing a section of the society.

Mr Togadia criticised the Centre for not executing Mohamed Afzal Guru, involved in Parliament attack. He questioned the Prime Minister whether he and Congress High Command Sonia would have been alive today if the attackers were not stopped by the Hindu soldiers.

He called for closing down the Madrasass which allegedly indulged in training terrorists and lock up the religious leaders who preach hatred towards Hindus.

Heads of various Mutts including Sri Shivarathri Deshekendra Swamiji of Suttur Mutt participated.

UNI