[Editor’s note: A correction for the name of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad appeared on page 17 of the October 2007 issue of Physics Today.]
In his article, Pervez Hoodbhoy referred to “extreme Hindu groups such as Vishnu Hindu Parishad, which has called for ethnic cleansing of Christians and Muslims.” He obviously meant the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, one of the largest Hindu organizations in India, with branches in many countries, including the US. The allegation of calls for “ethnic cleansing” is extreme; no authority of the VHP has made derogatory statements toward Muslims or Christians. No one can produce a pamphlet, speech, or statement made by VHP authorities that speaks of eliminating Muslims and Christians. It is irresponsible to publish such a vicious accusation without checking the facts.
