DELHI, INDIA, January 8, 2008: A lively discussion on Maoist assault on Hindus’ holy place in Nepal Lord Pashupatinath temple took place today afternoon in the conference hall of India International Centre, New Delhi. The theme was- “Atheists Assault Faith.” It was organized by Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee research Foundation, a nationalist think tank.
Former Governor and ambassador N.N.Jha, former secretary ministry of External Affairs Rajiv Sikri, director of South Asia Analysis Group and former Adll. Secy. Cabinet Secretariat Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, renowned Nepal-Observer Maj. Gen. Ashok Mehta were the distinguished panelists and former union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad presided. N.N.Jha initiated the discussion. He said Maoists had been targeting the Hindu faith even before they had come to power and their attempt to desecrate Pashupatinath temple through Young Communist League hoodlums was a continuation of their policy to humiliate Hindus. For the full report, download PDF file at source above.