The VHP's international working president Ashok Singhal told reporters here that the Pope would be apprised of the "disinformation conducted by his followers in India against Hindus" by organising rallies of `victims' before him.

He, however, said the VHP welcomed the pontiff's visit as it would help remove "many apprehensions" about the activities of the church, including mass conversions.

In keeping with Hindu traditions, the VHP welcomed the Pope as a guest and his visit was an opportunity for him to create a harmonious condition for peaceful co-existence of all people, Singhal said.

Referring to alleged mass conversion by the church, Singhal said the methods employed for the purpose reminded him of "politicaland subversive activity" rather than any spiritual pursuit or service project.

These, he alleged, were responsible for communal tension in many places in India.

On the Ram temple issue, he said 20 per cent of the construction, including carving of pillars, was underway, and added that after another 15 per cent of the work was done in two years, the consecration ceremony could be performed.