Prafull Goradia shares insights from his experience during the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition and discusses his book ‘Hindu Masjids.’ He delves into the longstanding conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India, focusing on the conversion of Hindu temples into mosques. Goradia emphasizes that suppressing historical truths only perpetuates this conflict. An important aspect of his work is the distinction he makes between temples converted into mosques and mosques built from demolished temples. He underscores the significance of acknowledging these distinctions to understand the complexities of the issue. Goradia also reflects on the creation of Pakistan, suggesting it was, in a way, beneficial for Hindus. He further addresses the dissolution of the Hindu Mahasabha, urging Hindus to stand up for their beliefs and protect their temples. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of educating future generations about these historical and cultural aspects.

About the Speaker:
Prafull Goradia is a former parliamentarian, political thinker, entrepreneur and a prolific writer having authored several books. His interest in politics began during college, and he gained recognition in the late 1980s when L.K. Advani noticed his letters addressing national issues in newspapers. Goradia was elected to Parliament in 1998 and actively participated in debates and contributed to policy-making. He is also a prolific writer, with several books and over 500 articles to his credit covering diverse topics such as tea, ideology, and historical analysis of Hindu temples. He founded The Indian School in Delhi, emphasizing modern education with traditional Indian values.

Jagan Niwas Aiyer is an independent professional, writer, researcher and nationalist with an acute interest in geopolitical strategic affairs, history, philosophy and metaphysics. He is also the co-author of the book ‘Krishna Rajya’ which was published by Bloomsbury.