Akhara Parishad slams politics for installing statue of Parashuram

The Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), the apex body of saints and seers, has taken strong exception to announcements being made by political parties for installing statue of Parashuram to woo Brahmins. The Parishad said the attempt to link gods and goddesses with any caste is wrong. ABAP president Mahant Narendra Giri said, "This is a conspiracy to weaken the Sanatan Dharma and Hindu society. Gods and goddesses are same for all and any attempt to link them with a particular caste is incorrect. Maharishi Parashuram is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is not just a Brahmin icon." Mahant Giri appealed people to not be influenced by forces who are trying to break the society. "The people should stand united and oppose the forces dividing the society so that the traditions of Sanatan Dharma are preserved. The Akhara Parishad will strongly oppose the forces dividing the Sanatan Samaj and will launch a campaign among people," he added. (IANS)

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