Udupi: To instill patriotism, Kadekar man begins walk with Tricolour to Mumbai


Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Mar 28: If you happen to see a lone man walking along the road with the Tricolour in his hand, pride in his gait and head held high, you have most probably come across Jayaprakash Shetty of Kadekar here.

Forty-three-year-old Jayaprakash Shetty is doing the unthinkable. In a mission aimed at infusing patriotic spirit across the Konkan coast, Jayaprakash has undertaken an ardous journey on foot with the National Flag in his hands.

And it's no small journey. Having started from Kadekar on March 25, Jayaprakash will walk all the way till Mumbai.

Son of Kadekar residents Sadashiva and Leelavati, Jayaprakashe is employed in a BPO company Intel Global Services in Mumbai.

Though the intention of his walk is to display his love for the country and create awareness on patriotism among people, it was, strange enough, a Russian party in Goa that inspired him.

The story goes like this. Jayaprakash had gone to Goa once and attended a Russian party. The national anthem of Russia was played at the end of the party. Russians stood when the anthem was sung but Jayaprakash remained seated. Meanwhile, a Russian citizen came to him and requested him to stand as the national anthem was being sung. Jayaprakash who was stunned, stood and paid his respects. The incident made Jayaprakash think about his own country.

"I asked myself why we do not show similar respect to our own country the way the Russians do despite being abroad. I decided to do something about it," he says.

"There are several multi-national companies in our country where several lacs of Indians are employed. Why are these companies not declaring holidays on Indian Independence Day and Republic Day? These thoughts made me ponder," he adds.

Diwaker Kunder and Taranath Suvarna handed over the flag to him to symbolically inaugurate the walk. Paryaya Sri Vishwateertha Swamiji handed over Rs 1,000 and blessed him.

Jayaprakash intends to cover a distance of 50 kilometres per day and reach Borivli, Mumbai on April 14. He will be walking through Goa, Ratnagiri, Panvel and Thane.

Here's wishing Jayaprakash Shetty all success in his patriotic mission.

  

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  • Dwayne, Manglore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    he is doing it to gain attention.. please stop him from coming here to Mumbai..

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  • Ismail, Moodbidri

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Wish you all the best.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Your determination and courage needs to be appreciated. It's not going to be an easy task especially during the months March to June without any cover over your head. How you beat the heat and humidity is unbelievable.
    Love for the country should be inborn and a natural instinct and not by enlightening or making such traitors realize what is Lover for the country.
    Good luck.

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  • Shilpa, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    I love his patriotism.... but this is something useless and it does not help anyone. Other than getting publicity for himself. He could have done in better ways to help the poor or develop the country. Walking with the flag around the country or world is useless. Walking is good for his health.

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  • MADHUKAR KAMATH, MALPE/BANGALORE

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Hats off to you Mr.Jayaprakash. Wish you all the best in your noble mission.

    But pl. take care of your health during this hot summer.

    Now the time has come to tell everyone the real meaning of PATRIOTISM.

    Our corrupt politicians are not worth their seat. They have forgotten the freedom fighters

    & their sacrifices.

    K. MADHUKAR KAMATH

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    Your enthusiasm and spirit in such kind of work appreciated. All the best.

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  • Krishna, Karkala

    Wed, Mar 29 2017

    I do not support this Guy.
    He is does not want to work.
    This is not the way to express patriotism.
    Please work hard and earn your livelihood first.

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  • FLORA DSOUZA, Kalmady (Jerimeri-Mumbai)

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Walk safely...God bless your way....

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  • sri, Karkala

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Walking during peak summer is something you should re-consider...
    We respect your feelings but for your personal interest please withdraw...

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  • santhu, Mumbai/Udupi

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Hats off to you bro....Vante Matharam...Jai Hind...!

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  • sadadand, Udupi / Mumbai

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Good Job by youngster. All the best. See you in Mumbai.

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  • Roshan P. DMello, M'lore

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Without Modi ji this was unthinkable. Wah modi ji wah..

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    salute!

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Valencia

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Well done.Hoping for the best to happen in our country after this great walk mission.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Few politicians have sold our Nation ...

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    Give me a break.

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 28 2017

    These rogue politicians and our leaders shout "Go To Pakistan" on peaceful citizens who are acting within their rights, what encouragement and morals we are getting from these corrupt politicians?!?!?!. BTW how patriot these politicians are or just a cover up to do all possible illegal and criminal activities even anti national activities????

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