Vishwa Jain Sangathan

Vishwa Jain Sangathan

The symbol of Jainism, the Jain Prateek Chihna
zone of influence
Formation	January 1, 2005
Type	Jain religious organization
Purpose	Religious, Political, Non Profit
Headquarters	New Delhi  India
Region served	India
Official language	Hindi and English
Chairman	Sunjay Jain
Key people	Various Jains
Main organ	Board of directors
Affiliations	Various Jain organizations

Vishwa Jain Sangathan (VJS) is a religious and social service organization of Jains in India.^[1] Amongst other things, it was involved in the Jain minority campaign.^[2]

History

The organization was founded in 2005 in Delhi. It organizes various conferences that revolve around Jain community issues.^[3][2]

Issues

Jain minority

The organization has been involved in securing the status of an independent and minority religion for Jainism in India.^[2] It submitted a petition to the Delhi Government which played a part in Jains getting declared as a minority in Delhi.^[4] The organization has also presented memorandums to the Punjab Government for providing the status of a religious minority to Jains in Punjab.^[5]

The organization also stages protests and rallies to highlight their cause.^[2]

Lucknow idol desecration

VJS also actively protested the desecration of Mahavira's idol in Lucknow.^[6][7]

Others

The organization has also campaigned on a number of other issues, including the "Arihant Exports" name issue,^[8] Qutub Minar Jain museum, January 2013 attack on Muni Prabalsagar at Girnar etc.

See also

• Legal status of Jainism as a distinct religion in India

References

1. Abhinandan Mishra (2012-09-30). "Sibal's wife changes meat unit's name after Jains protest". Sunday-guardian.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
2. "Jain body to stage protest in Delhi on Dec 18". Indian Express. 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
3. "Jainism Ahimsa News Religious Non-Violence Celebrities Literature Philosophy Matrimonial Institutions". Jainsamaj.org. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
4. Patil, Bal. "Article Archive | Jain Minority Status Delhi". Herenow4u.net. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
5. "0.2 % in Punjab, Jains seek minority religion tag". Indian Express. 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
6. "Delhi Protest: Stern action against miscreants demanded by Jain Samaj". Ahimsa Sangh. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
7. "Protest Meet Against Idol Desceretion in Lucknow". Jainheritagecentres.com. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
8. "Finally officially declared ! ARIHANT EXPORTS Name has been changed as ARSHIYA EXPORTS with THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS". PeaceNext. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-12-16.