101 couples tie knot at mass marriage in Noida
PTI, December 17, 2011
Noida.  As many as 101 couples, belonging to weaker sections of society, today tied the nuptial knot here at a mass marriage ceremony. The ceremony was organised by an NGO, Bharat Vikas Parishad, at sector 19 of Noida as per the Hindu rituals. Bridegrooms procession on chariots started from a Sanatan Dharam temple at sector 19, and reached the brides place where a huge pandal was set up, one of the organisers said. Later couples in groups sat at the a ritual platform and marriage rituals were performed, he said. All the couples belonged to economically weaker section of society.

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BVP sends 15 children to Amritsar for treatment  
Jammu Kashmir Newspoint; Udhampur, December 12
Udhampur. A two days medical camp organized by Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) culminated today. During this camp BVP sent 15 children at KD Hospital, Amritsar for free medical check up and their treatment would also be done free of cost. Addressing media persons, an official of BVP said that similar medical camp would also be organized in future. He also thanked media persons for giving coverage to this event.

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Vivekananda Birth Anniversary fete inaugurated 
Indian Express; Dec 20, 2011
KOCHI: Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international president Ashok Singhal inaugurated the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda, in Kochi on Sunday by offering flowers at the Vivekananda statue near the Ernakulam boat jetty. The celebration is being organised by the Kerala and Lakshadweep units of the Bharat Vikas Parishad. It includes various programmes for school and college students such as extempore speech, essay writing and seminars.

VHP international secretary Praveen Togadia, Dinesh Chandra, K P Harikumar, Bharat Vikas Parishad Kerala and Lakshadweep secretary P V Athikayan and K N Kartha were present.

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Bharat Ko Jano quiz competition organised
State Times; Friday, November 25, 2011
JAMMU: Swami Vivekananda Branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad, Gandhi Nagar organised Bharat Ko Jano quiz competition at Luthra Academy, Gandhi Nagar, on Thursday. Principal of the School, Madhu Luthra was the Chief Guest and Prof. Dr. Santosh Gupta was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. About six schools of the area participated in the quiz competition. The competition was on the field of Indian history, polity, economics, and current affairs. The programme was held in two categories i.e. junior and senior category. The junior category quiz was conducted by Prof. S.C Anand and the senior category programme was conducted by Prof. Santosh Gupta.

The Chief Guest appreciated the role of Bharat Vikas Parishad in propagating the values of secularism and participation among the youth.

Results: Junior category: Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shasrti Nagar first, S.D Tara Puri High School, Gandhi Nagar second and Blooming Dales High School, Nanak Nagar third.

Senior category: Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shasrti Nagar first S.D Tara Puri High School, Gandhi Nagar second and Luthra Academy, Gandhi Nagar third.

Surinder Sethi gave the welcome address whereas H.L Vaid presented the vote of thanks. The programme was conducted by Arun Sharma, State General Secretary.

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Bharat Ko Jano’ Quiz competition held
Daily Excelsior; Saturday, November 21, 2011
JAMMU: A Quiz competition "Bharat Ko Jano" was held at JK Montessorie Senior Secondary School, Tirth Nagar organized by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Talab Tillo, in which students representing different schools participated.

The competition was held in two categories viz junior and senior group and there were nine rounds of testing the knowledge and understanding about the culture, tradition and heritage of India among new generation.

On the occasion, Retd Judge Pavitar Singh was the chief guest while Prof Satish Anand was guest of honour. ML Vaid, Secretary, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Talab Tillo, presented the welcome address.

Speaking on the occasion, Retd Judge Pavitar Singh praised the noble work of spreading awareness about the great glory and cultural heritage of India among the young. He appreciated the interest and hard work of the organizers and the participants. He also distributed prizes among the winners of the competition.

In senior group, first prize was bagged by JK Montessorie School while second and third prizes were conferred to Kotwal National Institute of Teaching (KNIT) and DBN. In junior group, JK Montessorie School again won first prize while DBN and New Ashoka bagged second and third prizes respectively.

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Bharat ko Jano’ quiz for schoolchildren at BSL
The Pioneer; Sunday, 13 November 2011
In a bid to inculcate the basic knowledge about our country, its culture, rich heritage and our religion, a quiz competition - “Bharat Ko Jano” was organised at Bokaro on Sunday. The branch level final quiz competition in association with Bharat Vikas Parisad was inaugurated by UK Sharan, GM, BSL at Kala Kendra sector 2.

Every year this quiz competition is organised for school going children at branch level. Winner of branch level competition represent their branch at State level and the finals are being held at National Level, informed Kunjalal Narayan, president of the organisation.

Narayan said: Bharat Vikas Parisad does not need any introduction. It was established in 1963 in Delhi, it has more than 1,000 branches all over country and a few at abroad also. Presently it has membership strength of 86,000 members.

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'I'll strive to bring back Raja Dharma in politics' 
Times of India; Nov 13, 2011
BANGALORE: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Saturday said he would strive hard to bring back Raja Dharma, a trait fast diminishing from present-day politics. Releasing the book 'Raja Dharma With Lessons On Raja Neethi' by Justice M Rama Jois, Member of Parliament, the CM rued that the politics is losing its sheen because people no longer remember those who fought for Independence.

Rama Jois expressed dismay over younger generation ignoring culture as well as service to the society. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of Art of Living, Bharat Vikas Parishad national president R P Sharma and others were present on the occasion.

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Joshi opposes communal violence bill
Sentinel; November 12,2011
GUWAHATI, Nov 10: In a bid to generate awareness regarding prevention of Communal and Targeted violence Bill 2011, the Bharat Vikas Parishad (Assam chapter) organized a discussion in the city on Thursday.

Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill 2011 has been drafted by the National Advisory Council under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi. It no doubt looks like a bill to stop communal atrocities but its main objective is to achieve political goals and ignite communal riots.

Addressing the meeting, chief guest of the programme, Murli Manohar Joshi, Member of Parliament and chairman of Public Accounts Committee, said, “Format of this bill is prepared by John Dayal and it was cleared by Sonia Gandhi. But if this bill gets passed in its present state and becomes a law, then I am pretty much sure that its adverse effects will widen the gap between existing communities in our nation.”

“This bill will also affect communal harmony and will create serious differences between majority and minority communities,” Joshi added.

Most controversial and debatable aspect of this bill is its definition of “group”, which stands for only linguistic and religious majorities. And in the case of communal violence, this bill will empower the Central Government to impose President’s rule in the affected State.

“In a secured democracy there are no religious minorities and majorities. Everyone lives in the same country but it is the people who make the division. There is also no definition of generic group,” Joshi added.

“I am strongly against this bill because this bill is meant to divide the country. I request everybody to protest if the bill is passed in the Parliament. Moreover, this bill is anti-constitutional and anti –Hindu,” Joshi added.

Other persons who were present in the programme are Ameoya Hazarika, Secretary of Bharat Vikas Parishad, Colonel Manoranjan Goswami, Indira Borthakur of Bharat Vikas Parishad and Deepak Borthakur, National Vice Chairman of Bharat Vikas Parishad. Before the programme started, a 2-minute silence was observed in the memory of late Dr Bhupen Hazarika.

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Bharat Vikas Parishad Competitions
07-Nov-2011  
Kakinada. Bharat Vikas Parishad, Kakinada has conducted quiz competitions on the topic ‘Know your Country’ here on Sunday at Sri Ramakrishna public school, Shantinagar in Kakinada. A huge number of students from various schools in the district have attended for these competitions. These competitions conducted under both senior & junior categories. Later, Mr. Y.S.Harischandra Rao presented prices to the winners. President of Bharat Vikas Parishad Mr. R.Ravi Shankar Patnaick, Mr. M.V.Vardaraju, Mr. Apparao, Anjana and others presided over these competitions.


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175 disabled children to visit Tirupati Balaji
Central Chronicle; Tuesday, November 2, 2011  
Bhopal : As many as 175 disabled children including osteoporosis-affected children Sawan and Shubham and Hukum Singh, Vikram and Gopal who have handicap in legs are going to visit Tirupati Balaji. A visibly happy Hukum Singh said, ‘We could not even think of Tirupati Balaji’s Darshan.’

Home Minister Umashankar Gupta accorded a floral welcome to these children and social workers accompanying them at the railway station this morning. He also gave away breakfast packets to the children.

Lauding the efforts of social worker Prakash Chitora and his companions, the Home Minister said that taking so many disabled children on such a long journey is a remarkable and inspirational example.

The children are being taken to Tirupati from Ujjain by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Ujjain.

Mohan Singh Rajput, father of osteoporosis-affected children Sawan and Shubham informed that his children have been operated upon 17 times. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has also sanctioned a sum of Rs. one lakh for the children’s treatment.

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Bharat Ko Jano Quiz-2011
The Sential; Tuesday, October 18, 2011 
GUWAHATI, Oct 17: Like every year, this year too Bharat Vikas Parishad has come up with the Bharat Ko Jano Quiz with a view to inculcate the knowledge about Indian culture, philosophy, history, politics, education, scientific achievement and sports among students of the country, stated a press release. The quiz will be held in three stages - branch, State and national. The State-level competition will be held in the city on November 7 while the national level quiz will be held at Haridwar from January 7 to January 8 next year. The Guwahati branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad will organize the branch-level quiz on October 22 from 2 pm at the Magor Auditorium at the Vivekananda Kendra, stated the press release.

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BVP organises national group song competition
Early Times; Tuesday, Thursday 6th Oct 2011 
JAMMU, Oct 1: BVP Jammu East today conducted National Group Song competition in the Auditorium of Government College for Women Parade Jammu.

On this occasion, Prof Kiran Bakshi Principal, GCW Parade was the Guest of Honour. The programmed began with enlightening of Traditional Lamp followed Vande Matram.

Speaking on this occasion, Er Gopal Sharma (Secretary, BVP J&K) threw light on the objectives of BVP and narrated the importance of National Group Song Competition were as Arun Sharma General Secretary explained the rules of the competition was held in two categories i.e. Hindi and Sanskrit.

Eight teams in Hindi Category and two teams in Sanskrit Category participated from different school of Jammu East. A colourful atmosphere was created by the echoing of patriotic songs with static actions by different teams.
The competition in both the categories remained neck to neck. Three judges were appointed namely Jevan Sharma (Singer), Prof. Romila Guleria & Prof. Jasmeet Kour for the judgement of the competition. The Guest of Honour Prof. Kiran Bakshi lauded the role of BVP which conducts this competition every year for inculcating patriotism among youth. All the participants were given Mementos & Certificates.

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JKMSS wins National Group Song Competition
State Times; Thursday, October 06, 2011
JAMMU : JK Montessorie Senior Secondary School (JKMSS), Talab Tillo clinched inter-school National Group Song competition organised by Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) Talab Tillo held at DBN Vidya Mandir. Teams from different schools participated in the competition. Trustee of the School Rajinder Kakkar was the Chief Guest. Prof Satish Anand was the Guest of Honour whereas Sanjeev Gupta was the Special Guest. Lecturer Deepti Wattal was the Chief Judge along with Prof Suresh Sharma who was a judge cum central observer.

The function started with lighting of lamps followed by recitation of Vande Maatram, President BVP Rajni Gupta presented welcome address. M.L Vaid anchored the programme. JKMSS won first prize in both events like songs in Hindi and Sanskrit whereas Luthra Public School won the second prize. Trophies and certificates were awarded to winners and participants . Mementoes were given to Chief Guest and Judges.

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BVP organises national group song competition
Jammu Kashmir Newspoint; Tuesday, 04 October 2011
Kathua. Bharat Vikas Parishad organized National Group Song Competition in the campus of Government Degree College, here today, wherein Deputy Commissioner, Zahida Khan was the chief guest. Chief Education Officer KK Gupta and Principal of the college Dr Ram Krishan Sharma were especially present.

During the programme students of different schools participated. Later the chief guest gave away prizes to the winners. Activists of Bharat Vikas Parishad along with district president Kapil Sharma were also present there.

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Group Song competition organize by Bharat Vikas Parishad Punjab at Mohali
Punjab Newsline; Monday, 03 October 2011
SAS NAGAR( Mohali): State Level National Group Song competition was held here Sunday organized by Bharat Vikas Parishad Punjab East with the cooperation of Bharat Vikas Parishad  Mohali branch at Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sector-71 Mohali.

Jodhamal School wins Bharat Vikas Parishad competition
State Times; Sunday, October 02, 2011
JAMMU: Shivalik Branch Channi Himmat Bharat Vikash Parishad organised a national group song competition at ASN Higher Secondary School Channi Himmat on Saturday.

Sanjeev Verma (IAS), Division Commissioner Jammu was the Chief Guest and Soujanya Shama (KAS), Joint Director Deptt. Of Information, Javed A. Khativ, Joint Secretary J and K State Board of School Education and Randeep Kumar, Deputy Commandant IRP 13 Battalion, Jammu were the eminent guests. Children wearing colourful dresses of various school presented patriotic songs in Sanskrit and Hindi.

The team of Jodhamal Public School won the First Prize in the Sanskrit Group Song and Second in the Hindi Group Song. The team members were Nandini Kapoor, Jasmine, Adita Narain, Ayush Pandita, Harsimran, Ishwin, Ankita, Vishamesh and Ananya.

Last year Jodhamal School won the North Zone and Cultural Zone Competition of Bharat Vikas Parishad National Group song competition held at Bhubaneshwar (Orisa).

This time Jodhamal Public School sent forth a very young team with students from class 6th to class 10th who got trained under an able guidance of Composer Sunil Sharma, Dholak Kamal Sharma and Tabla Vijay Anand.

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