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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB/EP)
Udupi, Jul 13: "A national-level religious parliament will be held by Vishwa Hindu Parishat in Udupi from November 24 to November 26," said Gopal G, organizing secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishat.
Addressing a press meet here on Thursday July 13, he said that nNational religious leaders, swamis and saints will participate in the event. Discussions on protection of cows, untouchability, Rama Janmabhoomi and religious conversion will be held.
"Vishwa Hindu Parishat leaders Mohan Bhagwat, Pravin Togadia, Raghav Reddy and others are expected to take part in the national-level religious parliament. Pejawar Swamiji will be present as guest. Between 1,500 to 2,000 people are likely to participate. It is special as it is being held during Panchama Paryaya of Vishweshateertha Swamiji," he said.
Speaking on the communal unrest in Dakshina Kannada, he said, "Communal riots have increased since chief minister Siddaramaiah came to power. Leaders of PFI and SDPI organizations should be arrested. Assaults have occurred uninterrupted on youths like Rudesh, Raju, Kuttapa, Prashanth Poojary, Karthik and recently Sharath Madivala. It is said that police have clues of the killers of Sharath Madivala but they are not willing to arrest them. Fanatic forces are acting as backbone to them.
"CM Siddaramaiah is hesitating to take the name of Muslims involved in this case. Minorities are being supported here. Section 308 is slapped on Sharan Pumpwell. Cases are also registered against BJP activists Satyajith Suratkal and Muralikrishna. The police have raided their houses at nights without the presence of women police.
"Why and from whom should we take permission for Sharath's funeral procession? Protest is our right. It appears that the intention of the government is to harass Hindu activists. It is a mistake to have sent Kempaiah, advisor to home minister to Mangaluru. He has acted as a party agent. He has no right to call a meeting and address the gathering. Slapping of cases against more than 100 Hindus is unjust. Hindus are peace loving but they cannot remain silent when they face injustice and assault. Dakshina Kannada district police are facing immense political pressure. The guilty should be arrested regardless of status," he urged.
"Our Hindu activists have not done anything wrong. The propaganda is unnecessary. Hindu and Muslims should be treated equally in society," he added.
"Though there will be discussions on Rama Mandir in the religious parliament, the contruction should be legally approved. It all depends on the opinion of senior religious leaders taking part in the religious parliament," he said.
"Incidents of killing at Amarnath are heinous and condemnable. Terrorism in Amarnath has continued. Pakistan is repeatedly attacking people and police in Kashmir. Therefore the responsibility of Amarnath pilgrimage should be entrusted to the army. Terrorist organizations that spoil peace in the country should be defeated," he said.
District president Vilas Nayak, Dinesh Mendon and Sunil K R were present.