Vishwa Jain Sangathan
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| Formation | 1 January 2005 |
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| Type | Jain religious organization |
| Purpose | Religious, Political, Non Profit |
| Headquarters | New Delhi  India |
Region served | India |
Official language | Hindi and English |
Chairman | Sanjay Ji Jain |
National General Secretary | Sudeep Ji Jain |
Key people | Various Jains |
Main organ | Board of directors |
| Affiliations | Various Jain organizations |
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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.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Abhinandan Mishra (30 September 2012). "Sibal's wife changes meat unit's name after Jains protest". Sunday-guardian.com. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Jain body to stage protest in Delhi on Dec 18". Indian Express. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Jainism Ahimsa News Religious Non-Violence Celebrities Literature Philosophy Matrimonial Institutions". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ Patil, Bal. "Article Archive | Jain Minority Status Delhi". Herenow4u.net. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "0.2% in Punjab, Jains seek minority religion tag". Indian Express. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Delhi Protest: Stern action against miscreants demanded by Jain Samaj". Ahimsa Sangh. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ^ "Lord Mahavir Idol Defaced by Muslims in Lucknow". Jainheritagecentres.com. 19 August 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Finally officially declared ! ARIHANT EXPORTS Name has been changed as ARSHIYA EXPORTS with THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS". PeaceNext. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
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