The Gorakhpur-based Gita Press, which is the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, has declined the Rs 1 crore cash award for the Gandhi Peace Prize amid a political row over its selection for the prestigious honour. The trustee board of the press, which met in Gorakhpur in late on Sunday after the award
Gita Press, the Gorakhpur-based publisher, has declined the cash component of the Gandhi Peace Prize award, amid controversy surrounding the Government’s decision to confer the accolade on the publisher known for its affordable religious books focused on Sanatan Dharma. Gita Press cited its
Union Home Minister Amit Shah complimented the Gita Press on Monday for being awarded with the Gandhi Peace Prize and said it has been doing a wonderful job of selflessly taking several holy books to the masses.
The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on the Gita Press, Gorakhpur in
Union Home Minister Amit Shah complimented the Gita Press on Monday for being awarded with the Gandhi Peace Prize and said it has been doing a wonderful job of selflessly taking several holy books to the masses.
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