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NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called on young people to draw inspiration from Ashok Singhal’s life while inaugurating his birth centenary year at Bharat Mandapam on September 27, 2026, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) said in a statement on X.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (@VHPDigital) — Ashok Singhal birth centenary ceremony
Shah said the celebrations offered younger generations an opportunity to understand Singhal’s ideals and his work for society and India’s cultural heritage, according to the VHP. He also recalled Singhal’s role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
The VHP and the Ashok Singhal Foundation organised the ceremony in New Delhi, with Shah attending as chief guest. The organisers said the programme sought to bring Singhal’s life and contributions to a wider audience.
A coffee table book, Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Ke Divya Padchinh, was released during the event. A replica of the Shri Ram Stambh was also unveiled and displayed, the statement said.
The programme included the digital launch of Shri Ram Stambhs that are to be installed along the Ram Van-gaman Path in Ayodhya district. The VHP described the initiative as a way to connect people with the memory of Lord Ram’s journey and associated cultural and spiritual sites.
RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale recalled Singhal’s firmness in his decisions and his capacity to translate his convictions into sustained organisational work, the VHP said. Swami Paramanand Giri urged people to work for the country’s progress.
The event opened with a conch invocation and Vedic chants by 100 ritwiks. An exhibition used photographs, documents and related material to present Singhal’s life, spiritual values, organisational work and role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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