Togadia to defy Orissa govt's ban on his visit to Kandhamal

Defying the Orissa government's ban on his proposed visit to Kandhamal, VHP leader Pravin Togadia today announced his plan to forcibly enter into the communally sensitive district tomorrow.
   
"I will go to Kandhamal along with 100 sadhus as per prior programme," Togadia told reporters after addressing a public meeting in Nuapada district.
   
The VHP's firebrand leader also challenged the Naveen Patnaik government to arrest him.
   
"I am ready to be arrested than succumbing to the state government's undemocratic decision", he said adding that it was not possible for him and the VHP to cancel the programme.
   
"While the state government spread red carpet to welcome the European diplomats to Kandhamal, it is not proper to clamp ban on the entry of a Hindu leader," he said.
   
The administration of Kandhamal imposed prohibitory order under section 144 of the CrPC at many sensitive places.
   
"If Togadia or any other person try to defy the ban, action would be taken in accordance with the law of the land," additional superintendent of police (ASP), Kandhamal, CR Das said.
   
Das said the district administration would not tolerate if any one tried to disturb peace in the area.