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Dr Pravin Togadia is a regular columnist for The Organiser and Punjab Kesari newspapers and also writes occasionally for other publications. In February 2013 he was accused of having delivered a hate speech |
Dr Pravin Togadia is a regular columnist for The Organiser and Punjab Kesari newspapers and also writes occasionally for other publications. In February 2013 he was accused of having delivered a hate speech against Muslims.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/city-news/register-case-against-togadia-police-told/article_75423|title=Register case against Togadia, police told|date=8 February 2013|work=Afternoon Dispatch and Courier|accessdate=8 February 2013}}</ref> |
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 Pravin Togadia - VHP Leader | |
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| Born | Praveen Togadia 1956 Amreli, Gujarat, India |
| Died | Praveen Togadia |
| Resting place | Praveen Togadia |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Nationality |  India |
| Political party | Vishva Hindu Parishad(VHP) |
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| Profession | Politician |
Dr. Pravin Togadia (born 1956) is the International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), a Hindu religious organisation based in India.[1]. Togadia is known for making inflammatory Hindutwa speeches.[2]
Personal life
Pravin Togadia was born in an agrarian family in Amreli district of Gujarat in 1956. He became associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from a young age.
He studied medicine, got a bachelor's degree (MBBS) in medicine followed by a master's degree (MS) in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He practised as a surgeon for fourteen years and built his own small hospital, Dhanvantri Hospital, in Ahmedabad.[1] He gave up active practice to get involved in full-time activism.
Public life
Dr Pravin Togadia is a regular columnist for The Organiser and Punjab Kesari newspapers and also writes occasionally for other publications. In February 2013 he was accused of having delivered a hate speech against Muslims.[3]
References
- ^ a b "India - Togadia may be deprived of medical degree". The Milli Gazette. 28 May 2004. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ "Praveen Togadia booked for 'hate speech' in Maharashtra". Firstpost. February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ^ "Register case against Togadia, police told". Afternoon Dispatch and Courier. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2013.