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Praveen Togadia was arrested in April 2003 after distributing tridents to ] activists in Ajmer defying ban and prohibitory orders.<ref>,''The Hindu'', 14 April 2003</ref> | ||
| In 2004, Medico Friends Circle, an organisation of medical practitioners, filed a complaint against Dr. Togadia with ]. Organisation said in its complaint that Dr Togadia was carrying on a campaign of calumny and hatred against a particular community of the country and the derogatory and abusive words he was using render him unfit to be a doctor. They claimed that Dr. Togadia clearly violated Article 1.11 of Medical Council.<ref name="milli" /> | |||
| In 2008, his party had donated Rs. 10 lakh to the families that were effected after ].<ref>. News.oneindia.in (1 September 2008). Retrieved on 14 May 2014.</ref> On August 2013, he has stated that VHP members will campaign towards ending ] in ].<ref>. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1 August 2013). Retrieved on 14 May 2014.</ref> Praveen Togadia was arrested in August 2013 from Ayodhya along with other VHP leaders by the ] before the planned 'Chaurasi Kosi ] ]' that was banned over fears of communal flareup.<ref name="kosi">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-praveen-togadia-ashok-singhal-among-1700-arrested-vhp-inagurates-yatra-1879881|title=Praveen Togadia, Ashok Singhal among 1,700 arrested VHP inagurates yatra|date=25 August 2013|work=]}}</ref> | In 2008, his party had donated Rs. 10 lakh to the families that were effected after ].<ref>. News.oneindia.in (1 September 2008). Retrieved on 14 May 2014.</ref> On August 2013, he has stated that VHP members will campaign towards ending ] in ].<ref>. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1 August 2013). Retrieved on 14 May 2014.</ref> Praveen Togadia was arrested in August 2013 from Ayodhya along with other VHP leaders by the ] before the planned 'Chaurasi Kosi ] ]' that was banned over fears of communal flareup.<ref name="kosi">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-praveen-togadia-ashok-singhal-among-1700-arrested-vhp-inagurates-yatra-1879881|title=Praveen Togadia, Ashok Singhal among 1,700 arrested VHP inagurates yatra|date=25 August 2013|work=]}}</ref> | ||
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| Pravin Togadia | |
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 Pravin Togadia, 2008 | |
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| Born | Praveen Togadia Amreli, Gujarat, India |
| Died | Praveen Togadia |
| Resting place | Praveen Togadia |
| Political party | Vishva Hindu Parishad |
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| Profession | Activist Social Work Oncologist (Cancer Surgeon) |
Pravin Togadia is an Indian doctor and advocate for Hindu nationalism. He is the International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). He is a cancer surgeon by qualification.
Personal life
Pravin Togadia got a bachelor's degree (MBBS) in medicine followed by a master's degree (MS) in surgical oncology. He practised as a surgeon for fourteen years, and established a small hospital, Dhanvantri Hospital, in Ahmedabad. He gave up active practice to get involved in full-time activism.
Career & controversies
Praveen Togadia was arrested in April 2003 after distributing tridents to Bajrang Dal activists in Ajmer defying ban and prohibitory orders.
In 2008, his party had donated Rs. 10 lakh to the families that were effected after 2008 Bihar flood. On August 2013, he has stated that VHP members will campaign towards ending discrimination in India. Praveen Togadia was arrested in August 2013 from Ayodhya along with other VHP leaders by the Uttar Pradesh Police before the planned 'Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama Yatra' that was banned over fears of communal flareup.
In April 2014, an FIR was registered against Togadia in Bhavnagar after an alleged hate speech about Muslim communities.
See also
References
- "India – Togadia may be deprived of medical degree". The Milli Gazette. 28 May 2004. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- Togadia defies ban, distributes tridents,The Hindu, 14 April 2003
- VHP donates 10 lakh, truckload relief material for Bihar flood – News Oneindia. News.oneindia.in (1 September 2008). Retrieved on 14 May 2014.
- 'Hindu Parivar Mitra' movement to remove untouchablity – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (1 August 2013). Retrieved on 14 May 2014.
- "Praveen Togadia, Ashok Singhal among 1,700 arrested VHP inagurates yatra". dna. 25 August 2013.
- "FIR filed against Togadia for his 'hate speech'". ndtv. 22 April 2014.
- "Furore after VHP leader Togadia warns Muslims against buying properties in 'Hindu areas'". hindustantimes. 21 April 2014.
- Katju, Manjari (2013). Vishva Hindu Parishad and Indian Politics. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 81-250-2476-X.
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- Kumar, Praveen (2011). Communal Crimes and National Integration: A Socio-Legal Study. Readworthy Publications. ISBN 93-5018-040-5.
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