Vishwa Jain Sangathan
Religious and social service organization of Jains in India
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
The symbol of Jainism, the Jain Prateek Chihna | |
 zone of influence | |
| Formation | 1 January 2005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Jain religious organization |
| Headquarters | New Delhi  India |
Region served | India |
Official language | Hindi and English |
Chairman | Sanjay Ji Jain |
National General Secretary | Sudeep Ji Jain |
Key people | Various Jains |
Main organ | Board of directors |
| Affiliations | Various Jain organizations |
History
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.[citation needed]