Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) three-day convention - Dharma Prasad at Pirana was marked with participants taking a dig at state government policies. The convention was attended by over 1,000 people.

On Sunday, VHP international general secretary Pravin Togadia said that the state government should refrain from bringing the 'prevention of communal and targeted violence' Bill. Talking about cow slaughter, Togadia said the situation has worsened due to shrinking pasture land in the state.

"The state government has been actively involved in destroying pasture lands and allotting them to industries, making it difficult for cattle owners," said Togadia.

Speaking on the occasion, SP Swami of Gadhada Swaminarayan temple said that religious organizations and trusts should oppose the bill related with donations to trusts and NGOs which is sent by the state government to the governor for her approval. tnn

In a bid to tighten the noose around bogus trusts and NGOs working in the religious and cultural sphere, the state government has prepared a bill aimed at keeping a tab on the finances of such organizations.