Pravin Togadia, founder and president of AHP–Rashtriya Bajrang Dal, claimed that Hindus have existed since the beginning of time, calling them direct descendants of God. He alleged that 2,000 years ago, Hindus inhabited the entire world, claiming that Muslims came only 1,400 years ago. He alleged that India is surrounded by Islamic states, claiming that India is the only country that inhabits Hindus. AHP–Rashtriya Bajrang Dal leader Manoj Kumar urged the establishment of Hanuman Chalisa centers to counter Jumma namaz, describing it as a plan to make Hindus victorious. He alleged that Hindus who were weak converted and became Muslims, claiming that a “mullah” understands only a “musal” (club/stick). He alleged that through Hanuman Chalisa, they will declare war against those who kill cows, trap Hindu women, and “cut them into 35 pieces.”