Vishwa Jain Sangathan

Vishwa Jain Sangathan
Formation1 January 2005; 20 years ago (2005-01-01)
TypeJain religious organization
PurposeReligious, Political, Non Profit
HeadquartersNew 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
AffiliationsVarious 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

  1. ^ Abhinandan Mishra (30 September 2012). "Sibal's wife changes meat unit's name after Jains protest". Sunday-guardian.com. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "Jain body to stage protest in Delhi on Dec 18". Indian Express. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Jainism Ahimsa News Religious Non-Violence Celebrities Literature Philosophy Matrimonial Institutions". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  4. ^ Patil, Bal. "Article Archive | Jain Minority Status Delhi". Herenow4u.net. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  5. ^ "0.2% in Punjab, Jains seek minority religion tag". Indian Express. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Delhi Protest: Stern action against miscreants demanded by Jain Samaj". Ahimsa Sangh. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Lord Mahavir Idol Defaced by Muslims in Lucknow". Jainheritagecentres.com. 19 August 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  8. ^ "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.