Hindu Samhati
Hindu Samhati (Bengali: হিন্দু সংহতি, lit. 'Hindu solidarity') is a right-wing Hindu nationalist organisation founded on 14 February 2008 by Tapan Ghosh. The organisation's main aim was to protect Bengali Hindus. It has organisation in every district of West Bengal. It has opened newly units in Assam and Jharkhand.[1] Its main slogan is "Jai Maa Kali" along with "Jai Shree Ram".[2]
| Abbreviation | HS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 14 February 2008 |
| Founder | Tapan Ghosh |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Bengali Hindus advocacy |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Region served | India |
Official language | Bengali |
President | Debtanu Bhattacharjee |
| Website | Official website |
Etymology edit
"Hindu Samhati" came from Bengali word meaning "Hindu solidarity". The main motive of the organisation was solidarity with Hindus, primarily with Bengalis.[3]
History edit
Background edit
The organisation was founded in February 2008 by Tapan Ghosh after he was separated from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh due to the ideological conflicts and the working the RSS.[1] He and his followers formed to organisation for the Advocacy of Bengali Hindus.[3]
Functioning edit
Samhati has been an advocate on the persecution of Bengali Hindus and has worked for the protection and betterment of Bengali Hindus and had also made prominence in the eastern India, notably in West Bengal along with Assam and Jharkhand.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Bengal Hindutva leader who took on RSS quits organisation he founded". Hindustan Times. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Why so many in Bengal are talking about Hindu Samhati". The Indian Express. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Tapan Ghosh's Hindu Samhati And Its Brand of Bengali Hindutva". NewsClick. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Hindu Samhati - A platform for the voices from the grassroots". Hindu Samhati. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Hindu Samhati Silchar plans a massive rally on Mahalaya morning; To demonstrate in a detention camp-replica". Barak Bulletin. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
External links edit
- Official website