Vishwa Jain Sangathan
| Vishwa Jain Sangathan | |
|---|---|
 The symbol of Jainism, the Jain Prateek Chihna | |
 zone of influence | |
| Formation | January 1, 2005 |
| Type | Jain religious organization |
| Purpose/focus | Religious, Political, Non Profit |
| Headquarters |
New Delhi  India |
| Region served |
India |
| Official languages | Hindi and English |
| Chairman | Sunjay 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 is 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 Arihant Exports,[8] Qutub Minar Jain museum, January 2013 attack on Muni Prabalsagar at Girnar etc.
See also
References
- ↑ Abhinandan Mishra (2012-09-30). "Sibal’s wife changes meat unit’s name after Jains protest". Sunday-guardian.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Jain body to stage protest in Delhi on Dec 18". Indian Express. 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "Jainism Ahimsa News Religious Non-Violence Celebrities Literature Philosophy Matrimonial Institutions". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ Patil, Bal. "Article Archive | Jain Minority Status Delhi". Herenow4u.net. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "0.2 % in Punjab, Jains seek minority religion tag". Indian Express. 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "Delhi Protest: Stern action against miscreants demanded by Jain Samaj". Ahimsa Sangh. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "Protest Meet Against Idol Desceretion in Lucknow". Jainheritagecentres.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
- ↑ "Finally officially declared ! ARIHANT EXPORTS Name has been changed as ARSHIYA EXPORTS with THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS". PeaceNext. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-16.