GSM challenges Parrikar to shut down Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Goa

PANAJI: The

Goa Suraksha Manch

(GSM) challenged chief minister Manohar Parrikar to “try and shut down” the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Goa.

This challenge was made is in response to a statement earlier made by town and country planning (TCP) minister

Vijay Sardesai

wherein he condemned the statements made by a senior VHP functionary that the organisation would force a ban on beef consumption in Goa.

GSM president, Anand Shirodkar said, “We want to know Parrikar’s reaction on what Sardesai has stated; he must respond to us by tomorrow. We challenge Parrikar to try and shut down the VHP, if he can.”