doing the great work of spreading Hindu culture and religion in Goa. They don't believe in violence.” In September 2015, Goa minister Deepak Dhavalikar came out in support of Sanatan Sanstha saying that he had been closely monitoring the activities of the Sanstha but never found it to preach violence. He further added, “Sanatan Sanstha works for spirituality and the propagation of Hindu religion.” Shiv Sena In September 2015, Shiv Sena refuted the demand to ban Sanatan Sanstha by claiming that such allegations are the efforts to defame organisations who are engaged in spreading Hinduism. Others On 7 February 2017, while clarifying its stance on the petition seeking a ban on Sanatan Sanstha, the Union Government told the Bombay High Court that the evidence against Sanatan Sanstha was inconclusive. Hence, it did not declare the Sanstha as a terror outfit. References External links Sanatan Prabhat Paratpar Guru (Dr) Jayant Balaji Athavale Hindutva Hindu organisations based in India Volunteer organisations in India Religious organizations established in 1999 1999 establishments in India Hindu new religious movements