| Abbreviation | H.J.M. |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1982; 44 years ago (1982) |
| Founder | Vinay Katiyar |
| Legal status | Active |
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Hindu Jagran Manch also called H.J.M (translation: Forum for Hindu Awakening) is a right-wing IndianHindu missionary group affiliated to theRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). It focuses onreligious conversion from Muslims and Christians to Hinduism.[1][2][3] It was founded byVinay Katiyar in 1982. It first came to public attention for its missionary programmes andreligious violence in the tribal areas of theDangs district of Gujarat in 1998.[3][4][5][6][7][8] It and other similar affiliatesHindu Jagran Samiti,Hindu Jagran Samaj andDharm Jagran Samiti have been implicated in aggressiveGhar Wapsi programmes in 2014–2015.[9][10]On 25 December 2024, Hindu Jaragan March made headlines where workers of Teleglana Sub Unit threaten Zomato delivery man who wear santa to saffon.[11][12]
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