In Jodhpur, VHP-Bajrang Dal Training Camp Speakers Promote “Love Jihad” and Anti-Muslim Conspiracies

Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan

At a VHP–Bajrang Dal “Shourya Training Camp,” a speaker peddled the anti-Muslim conspiracy theories of “love jihad” and “land jihad,” alleging that Muslims and other “vidharmis” target Hindu women, seize land, and establish madrasas, mazars, and churches. He alleged that Muslim men lure, kidnap, and sell Hindu women to Arab countries. He claimed that Bajrang Dal members protect Hindu women, punish cow slaughterers, and defend temples, and glorified the demolition of the Babri Masjid, claiming that “terrorists” and “Mulla Mulayam” had opposed it. Contrasting Hinduism with Islam and Christianity, he claimed that the latter are more united despite caste divisions and alleged that Islam teaches “cutting, breaking, and jihad.” He also described Mother Teresa as a “traitor” for allegedly converting Indians to Christianity and urged attendees not to give alms to Muslims, claiming the money would fund “terrorism” and “cow slaughter.”


At a VHP–Bajrang Dal “Shourya Training Camp,” a speaker alleged that the “bhagwa” (saffron) was under attack and that cows, Brahmins, and Hindu women were being killed. He peddled the anti-Muslim conspiracy theory of “love jihad,” describing it as a “poisonous snake.” He promoted the use of pig blood, teeth, and hair, claiming it would free girls from the influence of “love jihad” and make them willing to file FIRs. He also alleged that large numbers of foreigners and “mullahs” from Pakistan and Bengal were entering the country and spreading their influence.

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