<p>Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has demanded withdrawal of the condition laid down for the removal of religious symbols like the mangalsutra for candidates appearing for the nursing superintendent post in the railway department. The exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).</p><p>In a Facebook post, VHP Pranta Sahakaryadarshi Sharan Pumpwell said, “I urge authorities to revoke such orders and ensure that Hindu candidates are allowed to write the exam in a manner that does not hurt their religious sentiments.”</p><p>In a press release, VHP Prachara Prasara Pramukh Pradeep Saripalla said the examination is scheduled to be held on April 29, at Manal Srinivas Nayak Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel. </p>.Two ATM robbers shot at in Karnataka's Kalaburagi.<p>"The admission letter for the exam mentions that Hindu candidates must remove their religious symbols like the Mangalsutra and Janivara (sacred thread) before entering the exam hall to write the exam. Such an order is not appropriate. Recently, during the CET examination, forcibly removing the sacred thread of Hindu candidates hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus and caused widespread outrage across the state. Forcing married Hindu women to remove their Mangalsutra or Sindoor (vermilion), or asking Hindus to take off their sacred thread, deeply hurts the religious feelings of millions of Hindus. In a country where Hindus are the majority, it is intolerable to have such anti-Hindu actions,” the statement said.</p><p>A request has been made to the district authorities to take necessary action to ensure that candidates can appear for the exam without compromising their religious beliefs.</p>
<p>Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has demanded withdrawal of the condition laid down for the removal of religious symbols like the mangalsutra for candidates appearing for the nursing superintendent post in the railway department. The exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).</p><p>In a Facebook post, VHP Pranta Sahakaryadarshi Sharan Pumpwell said, “I urge authorities to revoke such orders and ensure that Hindu candidates are allowed to write the exam in a manner that does not hurt their religious sentiments.”</p><p>In a press release, VHP Prachara Prasara Pramukh Pradeep Saripalla said the examination is scheduled to be held on April 29, at Manal Srinivas Nayak Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel. </p>.Two ATM robbers shot at in Karnataka's Kalaburagi.<p>"The admission letter for the exam mentions that Hindu candidates must remove their religious symbols like the Mangalsutra and Janivara (sacred thread) before entering the exam hall to write the exam. Such an order is not appropriate. Recently, during the CET examination, forcibly removing the sacred thread of Hindu candidates hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus and caused widespread outrage across the state. Forcing married Hindu women to remove their Mangalsutra or Sindoor (vermilion), or asking Hindus to take off their sacred thread, deeply hurts the religious feelings of millions of Hindus. In a country where Hindus are the majority, it is intolerable to have such anti-Hindu actions,” the statement said.</p><p>A request has been made to the district authorities to take necessary action to ensure that candidates can appear for the exam without compromising their religious beliefs.</p>