After the beauty contests, the Sangh Parivar has a new target ‘new year revelries.’ The RSS on Wednesday opposed the new year revelry saying there should be a ban on the celebrations to welcome the Christian new year. “Such a step could go a long way in boosting the morale of the country,” the RSS media cell ‘ Vishwa Samvad Kendra’ said in a statement in New Delhi, adding it was necessary when the country's security was under threat.
Referring to the Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's announcement of extension of ceasefire, the statement said despite Centre's peace initiatives incidents like storming the Red Fort were taking place and emphasized the need for pro- active steps to fight the menace of terrorism.
It welcomed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh's step to ban beauty contests saying it would discourage consumerism.
Bureau Report