“How Hindu Seva Kendram’s Pratheesh Vishwanath is fighting a race against time for Hindus in Kerala”, The Commune Mag, January 4, 2024:
“A few years ago, the leftist-Dravidianist propaganda outlet The News Minute had published an article about how a ‘web of Hindu centres’ in Kerala are trying to stop conversions. The piece tried to deny the menace of Love Jihad while subtly painting a negative picture of the efforts taken by a few organization in bringing converted women back to the Hindu fold. We thought “If it had jittered the likes of TNM, they must be doing something right!”
In Parashurama Kshetram, also anglicised as ‘God’s Own Country’ aka Kerala, Pratheesh Vishwanath, the founder of Hindu Seva Kendram, brought to light the critical issue of Love Jihad. His transformative journey, shared in an interview with The Commune, reflects resilience, selfless service, and an unwavering commitment to Kerala’s cultural heritage. The following are edited excerpts from the interview.
Pratheesh’s early years involved stepping into the world of RSS shakhas at the age of four and a long association with Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Around 2003-2004, he identified the societal undercurrent of Love Jihad and coerced conversions, leading to the inception of a helpline. Over the past 16-17 years, the helpline evolved into a 24-hour call centre, intervening, rescuing, and legally aiding over 12,000 girls from love jihad. Kerala’s High Court bore witness to nearly 5,000 habeas corpus petitions…..”
Read the full article at Thecommunemag.com
