Former VHP President Praveen Togadia to announce new political party on February 9

Antarrashtriya Hindu Parishad President Praveen Togadia on Tuesday said he will launch a new political party on February 9 in New Delhi. The former Working President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad said a large number of prominent persons will be joining his party. In response to who the "prominent persons" would be, he said: "Don't ask who all are in touch (with me)... Better ask, who isn't (in touch)." Welcoming the farmers' loan waiver in Madhya Pradesh, Togadia said: "...the next step should be to get farmers proper price of their produce. Farmers should be provided 24-hour uninterrupted power supply."

He added that another panel should be formed to inquire into the police firing at Mandsaur when the BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh. Togadia said he supported the concept of one couple-two children. "There must not be more than two children. There should be a law on this. Those having more than two children should be barred from availing government facilities and from contesting elections."

(With inputs from agencies.)