VHP Supports Political Party Advocating Change in Temple Management

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COIMBATORE, INDIA, March 19, 2001: Extending its support to Tamil Nadu parties that advocate that an autonomous board be set up to oversee Hindu Temples, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad wants the state government to hand over the management of temples. Churches and mosques are already governed by autonomous bodies and the VHP wants the same treatment for Hindu Temples. As they extend their influence even further in the political arena, the VHP may impose blanket bans on conversions.