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There have been protests against the celebrations by groups who consider it a Western influence. [1] The groups who disrupt Valentine's Day celebrations have been described as Hindu hardliners, extremists & militants. [2] [3] [4] Almost every year, law and order problems occur on 14 February in many cities in India due to mobocracy and protests Activists from the Bharatiya Janata Party burn an effigy representing Valentine's Day during an anti-Valentine's Day protest in Hyderabad, on February 14, 2012. ( Krishnendu Halder / Reuters Why there’s a war on Valentine’s Day in India February 12, 2015 Shiv Sena Samajwadi activists set fire to a placard Feb. 11 during a demonstration denouncing Valentine's Day in Amritsar, India. Another Valentine's Day is upon us and young men and women across India will risk head shavings, face blackening, public thrashings and forcibly solemnized marriages – all in the name of saving our impressionable youth from the wicked influence of sinful Western culture and its notions of romantic love. Politically-connected petty criminals Religious activists in India and Pakistan have begun separate protests against Valentine's Day celebrations, saying they are an insult to Hinduism and Islam. In Bombay, members of the right-wing Shiv Sena group raided shops and burned Valentine's Day cards. Activists of India's right-wing Hindu organization Bajrang Dal burn an effigy symbolizing Valentine's Day during a protest in Hyderabad, India, February12, 2022. Mahesh Kumar A/AP February 14 has become a day of protest and defiance. The appeal of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, is increasing as young people celebrate love around the world. Members of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha set fire to teddy bears and trampled rose flowers in Agra, symbolising their rejection of the event. Mohammad Alamullah | Clarion India NEW DELHI – Several Hindu organisations across different regions of India staged protests, denouncing the Valentine’s Day celebration as imposition of foreign culture. Incidents of harassment, violence and A couple share a moment on Valentine's Day in Kolkata, on February 14, 2019. However, not all couples were lucky this year as well. All the mush of Valentine's Day got buried under ruckus created by fringe right-wing outfits across the country. We would not be surprised if they marry off some couples in the name of Indian culture. Other political parties and religious groups who have been known to protest Valentine's Day are, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, [10] Bajrang Dal, [10] Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, [11] Sri Ram Sena, [9] Students Islamic Organisation of India, [12] Hindu Munnani, [13] Hindu Makkal Katchi, [14] etc. Bajrang Dal members staged protests against Valentine's Day in Hyderabad and requested the government to declare February 14 as Amar Jawan Diwas. Demonstrators burnt greeting cards and effigies of Valentine at Abids Circle in Hyderabad on February 12 The evolution of Valentine’s Day in India Much before February 14 turned into a battlefield for the heart of India, for me, the day had been truly associated with parental love. 14 February (Valentine’s Day): Women give chocolates to men. South Africa’s Khoisan evicted from Union Buildings after SIX-YEAR protest. By Garrin Lambley 10-02-25 16:35. South African Actually indian laws need to be fed from 1st class in schools.Not only that we should also show why valentines day is against hindu culture so that the youth will stop celebrating it in first place. Then no one will disturb each other. (14 Feb 2001) Hindi/Nat XFAIn the Indian capital of Delhi, groups of Hindus protested against the growing popularity of Valentine's Day by storming shops sel Also Read: Rose Day Gift Ideas: Romantic alternatives to traditional roses for this Valentine's week Dates and timing of liquor ban in Bengaluru. The ban has been imposed from 14 February i.e. on In Bengal, Saraswati Puja has earned the nickname of ‘Bengali Valentine’s Day India Protests Use Of Shackles As US Plans Deportation Of 600 More Migrants At least 50 Bajrang Dal activists from different parts of the twin cities have been arrested since Saturday morning for burning effigies as a mark of protest against Valentine's Day celebrations in the country. Valentine's Day is celebrated every year on 14 February. Earlier, this festival was widely celebrated in western countries, but today Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world with great warmth. History of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is celebrated in remembrance of St. Valentine (Priest). India News: 'Moral police' turned out in full force in parts of India against the celebration of Valentine's Day on Wednesday. Members of the Bajrang Dal harassed
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