Political / Ideological
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
21/40· HighConfidence: Medium
Hindu nationalist religious-political organisation (1964) founded under RSS auspices. Major role in 1990s Babri Masjid demolition and subsequent communal violence.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control6/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Hindu nationalist religious-political organisation; substantial 1990s communal-violence role.
Founded
1964
Members
Estimated several million
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
VHP coordinates Hindu religious leaders politically. Substantial role in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition campaign. Multiple Indian state and central government investigations. Continues as a major Sangh Parivar organisation.
Legal cases & controversies
- 1992 Babri Masjid demolition
Timeline
- 1964VHP founded
- 1992Babri Masjid demolition
Sources
- Indian government commission reports on 1992 Babri Masjid
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