PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldGujarat Govt Removes Poem from Diwali Magazine After VHP Objection
The Gujarat government removed a poem by Aziz Tankarvi from the online version of its annual Diwali magazine following objections from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The VHP claimed the poem contained objectionable references to Lord Ram and saint Meera Bai. The poem was replaced by "Joiye" by Kavi Prakash 'Jalal'. The VHP had written to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel demanding removal and action against those responsible.
Deccan Herald··Ahmedabad


