Ashwin , Bejai, mangalore

i think you shoud start a group on facebook also 'DAIJIWORLD'.. it will be so much fun to see your comments there , and also we can see nagesh mamus face.

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mvvenu, mangalore/pune

Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Doha ,
u mean to say some 35 to 40 years (25 years case went 10 years for kids to grow)back u were collecting 250 RS rent for 1 portion of house.Amazing man.

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Shankar B Shetty,

At least on humanitarian issues, it is hoped that people dont get bogged down here with silly arguments.

While the govt officials may be clear on legal grounds, the fact remains that they are part of a corrupt & highly insensitive bureaucracy.

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Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Doha

Mr. Sudir You think court's are easy I will tell you some thing, My father was a police officer we have a ancesteral property in Mangalore but as it was far away from the city, So he boughta house in the city, reason was to give good education to his children. The house was old which he repaired and we stayed. As there was some empty land he built a house there to give on rent to earn some cash though we get rice coconut's veggies from our grandpa's property still it was not sufficient to satisfy all the need's and given on rent with partition, as no one came to take the other portion it was given to one person which he used as a workshop and one to live. Rent was Rs 250/- each, as we grew family became larger and I got a job in the gulf. Untill the tenent was married all things were fine but after marriage things changed. My father asked my tenant to live one side as the children needed some space grown up girl's children schooling need space to study,he refused to vacate my father had no other choice filed a case .Tenant claimed the rent was Rs 25/- and had given 500/- as deposit,our lawyer argued which sane man would give 500 deposit for 25 rent and moreover where could find a place in heart of the city for Rs 25. It took 25 year's to get our house back that was after my father's death. what is justice. I heard that MRPL pay's compensation for the displaced person's saying there is no vacancy now & sell the job's to Keralites 6 to 7 times more than compensation,gotit

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Alwyn, Canada

Bhushan, mangalore please be a matured man before you comment. All looks to you conversion what is conversion and why people convert. Please go find and then reply. Even you were born naked as a human. Later someone has given you a brand name whatever you believe in. Some point in life people realize the brand is not a great brand then they have a option to choose what they like to meet thier life satisfactions. Please find the fact of life to live a good life.

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Bhushan, mangalore

Lydia Lobo what an illogical question.
- Which swami and what religion are they converting the "foreigners" to ? Hinduism is not a religion and I hope you understand that. If the so called "foreigners" are being enticed by the swami then it is for understanding spirituality or something else. There is no procedure for becoming a hindu.

Regarding your question as to why one is worried about Indian's changing their religion. Tell me why one should not be concerned. There are all kinds of cheats using conversion as a means to build a religion. If people are not happy with a particular faith or belief, tell me if they have to convert or can they just ignore the tenets of that faith and live their lives. Conversion is not a solution Lydia, it is an option for a learned person and a loop hole to fool the poor and uneducated.

In your lifetime you have seen this swami help a wonderful cause and with no ulterior motive. Please do not talk about schools and hospitals being built to help the people. It is built for amassing assets and all this in the cover of religion.. Go figure ..

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Sudhir, Kundapur/USA

Jawar

"If MRPL wnat to expand let them expand it upward's "

You bring comic relief to the comment section. Really had a hearty laugh.....

As for locals issue - Is there a malpractice or scam involved in recruitment procedure. Has anyone filed a case in court?? I strictly abhor people who speak like Raj Thackaray. If you think there is wrong doing why not file a case against MRPL why just shout that MRPL not recruiting locals.

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CDS, Mangalore/Dubai

OUR "NAGESH MAAMU" IS INTOXICATED BY BJP WHISKY, THAT SEES WHOLE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN.

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Valerian Dalmaida, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

KIADB is mafia. I have experience of them when I staged protest against them in front of their office at Baikampady way back in 1997, the fruits of which we from Kulai could save our properties from the clutches this mafia menace. Unless mass protests happen, it is difficult. Please do not give religious color for this issue. Irrespective of religion, caste and creed we need to protest in one voice against such inhuman behaviour. I wholeheartedly, support and appreciate the splendid humanness shown by Respected Kemaru Swamy. The DC must ensure that the family is reimbursed from the Government treasury for the house, property damaged and the humiliation and agony faced by the family.If the whole of Mangalore comes together and shows unity against the barbarian act of Government officers and gets back the lost honor of this family, we all will be blessed by God.

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Langoolacharya, Belman/USA

Folks,

Now Mrs Patraos house and cowshed is unjustly demolished by District Adminstration.

I am terribly worried some morons will steal old ladys black cow and eat her....

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Ethan, Mangaluru/Florida

Sudhir Mangalore, Thanks for that, you know Sudhir you have reminded us our responsibilities very well even though we work in these countries we invest our money back in India and as NRI's who are 1.5 Crore strong is one of the reason Presently India has surplus foreign exchange which at one point was very critical.

We need development but not at the cost of human and environmental damage /destruction, I think if you travel to the west or the Europe you will know how much that is regarded.

We do not force people out of their own land if we do that we are not less than any invaders! There are more human ways of doing this, as I wrote earlier today it is Patrao’s tomorrow it would be us, our home our surroundings has lot of memories attached to it, we have a sense of belonging and attachment to it, and in case of Patrao’s it is their lively hood, they already have the required skills. Do you want them to go and learn a new set of skills just because someone wants to grab their land?!!

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Ethan, Mangaluru/Florida

Companies such as MRPL has no humanity in them as they are very large corporations, what are they giving back to the society!! At least Tata’s are giving back to the society from part of their earning.
From the Grapevine I have been informed that the machine that controls the pollutants being discharged into the environment (Here it is to sea) is operated only when there is a inspection if not the discharge medium runs though the equipment without being switched on , as to run this machine they have to spend on electricity !! Now do we have any sort of control on this “NO” because we are afraid that we shall be opposing a Mega corporate house.

We don’t need this huge supermarkets these are the ones which kill our local grocery shops, Kill individual entrepreneurships make us servants to a master , and make us spend unnecessarily we should not ape everything from West /Europe we should have our own model ,which should be an all round healthy development.

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Langoolacharya, Belman/USA

Sudhir, Kundapur/USA,

People have sentimental values for their possesions, no amount of money can componsate it.

May be Patraos have sentimental value for their house, they dont want to sell it....

Now, wether State has right to accquire private property for good of people, sure.

Is MRPL (a private company) expansion is worthy cause for it, honestltly I dont know.

Judicary in india is so honest and it dispenses justice to poor people as it does to Birlas/Ambanis? I dont think so....

Even in US judicial system is tilted towards rich people with high profile lawyers...Thats why Michael Jackson was acquitted of Child molestation charges, if it were you, most likely you were in prison now....

Sudhir, pain is a sensation you will understand only if you go through it, it cant be explained in Queens english, iam happy state did not demolished your house for building some private factory expansion.....

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manu, mangalore

nagesh nayaK, bangalore..

i agree with you..and its true that relegius conversion is not necessery to help poor peoples.as example set by swami.

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suresh, Haleangadi

Mr.Sudhir, Compliments to you for your perfect,logical reply.

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Jawar D'Souza, M'lore

Hi Sudir of Mangalore you might have forgotten that I live in this Planet and I can work wherever I want and I dont need anyone to question it. It's my will and wish to do so, more over when I was born, I was born with a mouth and two hands so that I can work and feed myself. The issue is not about me here it's about Mr. Patrao and MRPL, where MRPL has demolished a poor man's house and brought him to the street's, concentrate on the subject and do your part if you can, I will do mine don't think about my love. By the BY If I am working for a company directly or Indirectly related to MRPL I am ready to leave the company if you fetch me a job in MRPL, so that I will be directly involved for your satisfaction. I forgot to tell you I have settled in Mumbai are you going to do something about it. Mr. Sudir Kundapur USA. when said about local's Bal Tackery is not the answer, in Mumbai if you go to recruit local's you can recruit office boy's but Mangalore is not that right up to the top position you find candidates I am not saying all the jobs should go to the local's at least some portion of it, specially to the diaplaced family's we need development not at this cost water polluted, envoinment polluted. Do you know how many family's were displaced during the Harbour and MCF construction and how many got job's there. If MRPL wnat to expand let them expand it upward's ,if not they have to cope with what they have, not to yearn for more by ruining other people lives.Avarice no good

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kiran, mangalore

thanks swamiji for helping the poor farmers..
and also you proved that to help some there is no need to relegius conversion..you can help them without converiting them .

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Frederick Pinto, Shirva

Hi Nagesh Nayak During the protest in front of Deputy Commissioners office there is not only holding cross but also brought cattles. The demolisher destroyed everything except Cross. Today Patrao family has no shelter,homeless citizens of India. Our country is a world's largest democracy country, yet India has failed to deliver even the basics of a decent life of its citizens. Democracy is supported to produce greater accountability, but India's democracy does not respond to the needs of its people.

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Ashwin , Bejai, mangalore

Dear Mr Nagesh.
Do u know # 7 symbolises for , its called a 'kokke' thats what exactly you are .
as usual you just like to hurt the sentiments , whenever.. and i mean it whenever there is any serious issue you always come up with your senseless comments.i belive thats what you enjoy doing.
Now let me educate you why is he carrying the cross , the cross was present in the property when the KIADB bulldozed the whole place , and the message he wants to convey is 'no matter how much more pain and suffering the patrao family has to go through , they still belive in God and are sure that they will get justice'. hope thats clear .

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Sudhir, Kundapur/USA

Neil,

I don't understand why you talk of jobs for locals in MRPL. If this is what you want then Raj Thackaray should be your idol.

You talk about agriculture and industrialization. The point in question is land for MRPL. Now if this was the case then establishment of MRPL should have been avoided at the said location in first place. Now that it needs land for expansion what are the other possible options? I think relocating the family and adequately compensating is best of all available options.

Fair argument that we need farmers to produce food but at the same time for country to progress we need petrol/diesel. Just a small example - If there is no petrol or diesel how will you transport the food produced. (If you say import petrol I will say we can import food products)

Also if petrol and diesel has indirect effect on the farmers and poor. The first thing to increase when petrol prices goes up is food prices.

When you say "Unfortunately, while our Legal system is good, its judges are not and thus can be easily manipulated and bribed...."

Are you sure that the judges were bribed in this case and this was a miscarriage of justice (otherwise I do not understand why you would include this here)

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Bhargav Shetty, mangalore

I would give credit to Kemaru Swami for taking this so far. I give him the credit on humanitarian grounds and not a religious one. The farmers religion did not matter for him. Further, he or anyone with him have not stopped the display of the Cross, which I don't think is wrong. If this gives solace for the farmer then so be it and it is not anyone's business.
However, tomorrow I hope we do not see some 'religious big man' in colorful outfit trying to snatch the credit for this.
This demonstration has been 'off the people and by the people' and this is what we need in mangalore.
Please do not give this any religious color and ruin the momentum.

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Patrick R Braggs, Bejai,Mangalore

It,s pathetic to see this very serious issue being communalised by a section of Daijiworld readers.Can you tell me where have all the sparrows or Yellow winged butterflies disappeared ?Or for that matter the lush green paddy fields ,the coconut groves the numerous wells from which we drank refreshing water.Mangalore is being raped in the name of development.Our grand children will drink oil and eat money.Thats the legacy we will leave behind my friends.Wake up before its too late.

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adshenoy, mangloor

We need mass protests against MRPL and KIADB to expose their atrocities against farmers like Mr. Patrao.
With this, it is possible to bring down MRPL which basically operates without social responsibility while it generates profits at the farmers and publics cost.
This organisation must be condemned and brought down for the sake of helping farmers, the enviornment, get rid of polluition in our waters, like rivers and sea and the fish.
I think Mangaloreans have given too much a long rope to MRPL to operate here without public interest and they are using the same rope to destroy Mangalores lifestyle and way of life. MRPL must be brought down to its knees with lawsuits from public- by puplic interest litigation. I think Mangalore is losing its economic viability more than MRPL helps the economy that includes jobs while farmers are unempoloyed and landless.

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Ramesh Salian, India

Mr. Praveen shetty Please tell me what the court orders are in Patrao's case? If you cant furnish the court order then Don't keep making noise like a frog in the well.
Fellow Daijians please don't respond to evil statements like the Nagesh makes. His only intention is to divert us from the main issue. Only mentally dearranged people do that.

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Ajith, KUndapur/Dubai

Please I want to see this Nagesh Mamu. Daiji Can you get his Photo. Atleast i can see his face so that i can understand him by his personality. Dirty mind, everything should not rated through communal mentality. What he wanted them wear RSS Chaddi and make Padayatra to DC office. ""Dirty mind""

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Sudhir, Mangalore

Jawar Dsouza, Doha & Ethan, Florida, If you really like Mangalore why did you go to Doha & Florida? You may be working for some company which may indirectly related to some other factories which is also build on someone land. My question to you both of you if your company is dealing with MRPL do you leave your jobs & support these people who lost thier land here?????

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Ethan, Mangalore/Florida

Jawar D'souza we need people like you, we don't need a "Highly Developed" Mangalore.. which inadvertently will be highly polluted too, first of all let Mangalore be what it was !!
if this so called development cannot provide us with BASIC human necessities like water, electricity, roads etc!! For reason what do we take pride in Mangalore when we do not get these basic things, but if you see MRPL it is lighted up as it is "Deepavali" everyday!! when we Mangalorean’s have to bear the heat compounded with mosquito bites, just tell me what kind of profit do we have by having these developments

Basically it is "Zero" only advantage is for the persons who are already owning some property they can sell it for higher rates even in that there are land sharks who try to forcibly take it from you or murder people for it, more over people from different parts of India will land up in Mangalore and then you have rise in theft and unwanted activities .
Only thing that has happened now a common man can never afford to buy a house or land, and say the least even the good sea view we used to have from Tagore Park " Bavatagudde" is no more, this time while in Mangalore I went there along with my nephew but was very saddened by this "Development" what we are doing to our beautiful home town. Hopefully everyone of should realize what are our basic rights and stand for it united.

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ravindra, mangalore

i 100% agree with nagesh naik.

this media will publish in bbc and cnnn like christians are not safe in karnataka..
they never go to core of the incident..
this is double face our meida..

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Nagesh Nayak :
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RECENTLY 100 TO 200 CHRISTAIN PERSONNEL HELD IN CHAMARAJ NAGAR WHO WNET FROM BANGHALORE FOR CONVERSION . NO NEWS IN MEDIA.
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Why are you worried if INDIANS change their religion within India Mr. Nayak ? Thats their constitutional right. Your swamis travel Westward and bring in a number of foreigners into a your religion do you have count of them or it is alright ?

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Frederick Pinto, Shirva

India was among the first major democracy county in the world. Every Indian Citizens has basic and fundamental right to live peacefully without any harassment. Our country after 63 years of freedom and developments is today facing a serious crisis related to Farmers.

Today farmers right was destroyed like Patrao families. India is among the first country in the world to have passed legislation granting 'Farmers Rights' in the form of the protective of plants varieties and crops. Where is the farmers rights? All the responsible officers,policemen,gunddas must be punished immediately for harassment and torture life of Patrao family.

Look at the grand mother was weeping. Also gov. must pay additional compensation for harassment and tortures of Pataro family. 'SAVE FARMER.... SAVE INDIA(Karnataka).... !!!

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Neil ROdrigues, UK

@sudhir, 100 jobs is not reality with the MRPL for Mangaloreans. The question here is not development, Nor is it MRPL. The question is conversion of fertile agricultural land by the Govt of Karnataka for industrialization.
Lot has changed since 92 and hence it was fair to conduct a review of the old plan before just going ahead with it. In 1992, we had loads of farm land in the city itself however owing to development most is lost. MRPL shd grow, but grow in barren land. ill give u an example of some well plan IT cities like HYD (u would notice that most of them are in rocky barren lands) i wouldnt oppose if Govt takes that land and pays compensation. However, here MRPL is literally stealing that land (please validate the price against the current value of the land) and more over it is not going to create jobs in the numbers we expect.
If Farmers lose their land and food is not produced what are we going to eat? Petrol or diesel or LPG from MRPL.
Unfortunately, while our Legal system is good, its judges are not and thus can be easily manipulated and bribed....

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udipi

Mr Nagesh Nayak,

I have alittle advice for you. In lie with Daiji, please establish a news portal with the help of BJP or like minded people like you, and start broadcasting the plights of so called majority who have been suffering so that we too can know about their plight and comment. Lets see who has humanity and who is lacking humanity in their comments. Please stop your blind bias and hate towards Indian muslims and christians. If any one is a victim of injustice, be it amuslim, christina, hindu or sikh, he is an Indian first. Lets us all protest and seek justice. Lets not seek justice on the basis of ones faith and affiliations. Why an Indian hindu is different than Indian muslim or Indian Chrsitian and vice versa. All are equal and have the same feelings and pains. Here only one thing matters that is humanity and nothing but humanity and religion is the least thing comes to ones mind. Its surprising to see your comments here that too in a difficult and painful situation like this. Kemaru Swami and Pejawar swami didnt see the religion in giving them helping hand. What they saw is sufferings and pains and for them humanity comes first and for you religion is first and humanity is last. I feel in justifying my stand that you should live in a different planet, a planet full of venom, hate and bias, blood shed and killing, a planet full of saddists who take plesure in others sufferings.

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Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Doha

I think we expatriates should do some thing like a signature campaign or lodge a complaint against the MRPL for encroaching agricultural land, Human right voilation, polluting the Envoirement etc, Why not every citizen of Mangalore lodge complaint against MRPL in different places so that they will have to hire every Lawyer from Mangalore, at least the Lawyer's can rob Some thing from MRPL. I had a very good opinion of MRPL but after this Incident I hate them.

I am really happy for those people who were stealing from MRPL pipe line's, I think more and more people should do this, so that they will know that when they go against the local's it will be difficult to survive. So people we should give MRPL a clear message. Today it is Mr. Patrao tomorrow it be me , you. When I saw the old woman weeping tears rolled down my eyes. If I had a Gun I would have shot the MRPL director's.

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Anna, Mangalore/UK

You have lost humanity.

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Stany D'sa, Balehonnur/Dubai

Farmers are the backbone of Indian Economy as they have vital contribution. It is a national shame that a dedicated farmer has been made homeless.Mere money alone cannot relocate the historical Farmer and his sentiments.The action could have been taken, only after a honourable and amicable understanding with the farmer. Thanks to Kemaru Swamiji's support and Jai Ho Raitha Sangha,Janadhwani,People's union for Civil Liberties and Citizen's Forum of Mangalore Development.

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nagesh nayaK, bangalore

hi,Prakash D' souza, Mangalore/Dubai, I am damn sure even a small kid would have feel pity on seeing the picture of the old lady. Everybody would have feel pity and sympathize her on seeing her condition. but what kind of person you are god knows. I feel shame to say that you are human being being a human you should have supported humanity but your venomous comments has shown nothing but your ill treated and dirty mind. your comments shows you are disgrace to the human beings. ALl Brothers and sisters (Hindu, muslims and christains) Indians let us unite together and fight for the injustice. MEDIA IS ONE SIDED & MISLEADING THE PEOPLE. NITHYANANDA NEWS IS HOT CAKE FOR MEDIA & NOW ALSO TELECAST AS A MAIN NEWS. BUT YOUR GREAT HERO AROGYA DAS WAS MISSING FROM DAY ONE IN MEDIA.

RECENTLY 100 TO 200 CHRISTAIN PERSONNEL HELD IN CHAMARAJ NAGAR WHO WNET FROM BANGHALORE FOR CONVERSION . NO NEWS IN MEDIA.

KASHMIRI PUNDITS ARE THROWN OUT OF J&K INCLUDING OLD LADIES LIKE ABOVE & INNOCENT CHILDREN. MEDIA WAS SILENT.

THERE ARE INCIDENT LIKE PATRAO FAMILY ARE HAPPENNING THRUOUT INDIA ON DAILY BASIS. MOST OF THEM ARE NOT EXPOSED BECOZ EITHER THEY WILL FROM BJP OR BELONGS TO HINDUISM.

IN INDIA MEDIA & PSUEDOS ARE FULLY SHOWING PARTIALITY.

JAI HO PSUEDOS.

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saleem, moodbidri

Mr. Nagesh, Sorry to say " The people like you are the real terrorist who always try to break the unity in India. They are holding the cross for peace. You shows thrishul , swords to creat terror in country.

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joel, Mangalore

Mr. Sudhir, Kundapur/USA.. good comment... but 100 jobs in MRPL for local person too much to expect...

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Pravin Shetty :
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Sorry Every one must respect law and court orders.

If these protestors were MUSLIMS / DALITS they would have branded as Anti-Nationals and Terrorists and NAXALITES.
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Please save your emotions until the 'GUDI' at Brahmarakutlu will be demolished for completing the stopped National Highway project and show us what you feel about it.

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Raj, mangalore

Rightly said Sudhir.

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Prakash D' souza, Mangalore/Dubai

Mr Nagesh Nayak. I am damn sure even a small kid would have feel pity on seeing the picture of the old lady. Everybody would have feel pity and sympathize her on seeing her condition. but what kind of person you are god knows. I feel shame to say that you are human being being a human you should have supported humanity but your venomous comments has shown nothing but your ill treated and dirty mind. your comments shows you are disgrace to the human beings. ALL Brothers and sisters (Hindu, muslims and christains) indians let us unite together and fight for the injustice.

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Prakash D' souza, Mangalore/Dubai

Mr Nagesh Nayak. I am damn sure even a small kid would have feel pity on seeing the picture of the old lady. Everybody would have feel pity and sympathize her on seeing her condition. but what kind of person you are god knows. I feel shame to say that you are human being being a human you should have supported humanity but your venomous comments has shown nothing but your ill treated and dirty mind. your comments shows you are disgrace to the human beings. ALl Brothers and sisters (Hindu, muslims and christains) Indians let us unite together and fight for the injustice.

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Sudhir, Kundapur/USA

Let me take a contrarian view on this.

The land was acquired after the high court order. So Mr. Patrao would have got a fair chance to plead his case. (Unless the high court is also accused of being anti-farmer).

Also as per the deal the family was offered alternate settlement in Permude village. Now the question to be asked is - Is this fair? I don't know. But in a rule of law every citizen is bound to obey the court judgement.

And some people are blaming BJP for this but a careful reading of the case will inform that original land acquisition order was issued in 1992 when congress was ruling and chief minister was Bangarappa/Veerappa Moily (?). So the court decision came in 2010 and BJP happened to be in power.

Now people getting disturbed by all this I have a question - If this extension of MRPL results in say 100 jobs (and resettlement of the family) then isn't it okay?

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Antony D'Cunha, Permude/Muscat

They have acquired so many thousand acres of land in the name of development. Now on please stop acquiring the land. No more displacements as the Monsoon is fast approaching. Our District administration has to focus more on promoting agricultural development rather than treating the farming community as criminals by deputing huge army of Police Force and related law enforcement machinery for forcibly evicting the family members who are bent on strengthening their agricultural base to produce more with a view to move forward in life.

They could be a role model to other farming communities in the area. Do not play with the sentiments of farming community. Tears rolling out from the eyes of that grand old lady in the picture, shows her sentiments and that disgraceful situation has a deep-rooted agony. It appears that she is committed for the cause and hence, any unforeseen situation would perhaps lead the grand old lady to a trauma at this ripe age which perhaps would never allow her to recover.

Let the region witness some kind of agricultural activities and dairy farming as we all know “Nandini” Milk is in short supply in the cities for want of required supply from villages. We all need to motivate our farming community to produce more by adopting innovative methods or else we will have difficult times ahead.

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Christopher Roshan Lobo, Kulshekar/Bahrain

Very cruel and non- democratic act. Nice to see people supporting this family. I wonder how Daiji team is posting such comments from Mr Nagesh Nayak who always writes in such a way that any normal human being will not agree with his comments, irrespective of religion or age, whereas many a times I have seen my reasonable comments gone un- published. Editor, please ban this guy who is filled with so much of hatred, he is just un- tolerable. God give him wisdom.

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Juliet, Bijai,Mangalore

Melwin, Vogga/Doha it is not Komanna! it is Langolti like Nagesh!

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Thomas M., Alangar-Moodbidri

India, the biggest democratic country, which was setting a very good model for the whole rest of the world for several years, but these days what' s happened in Dakshina Kannada is such a malicious incident in democratic set up. I congratulate all those who participated in the protest rally. Whatever you did is a relevent beginning otherwise one day in the name of development these politicians and corrupted gorvernment servants one day definetely evict all poor farmers from D.K. in the same manner what they did for Patrao family.May the Almighty grant these corrupt leaders a good sense of humanity so that they can evaluate the things properly and then act accordingly. Now the farmers revolution started, to safeguard their interests, I wish you all success in your future protests and one day definetely the kaarnataka Govt. realise the importance of farmers and support their presence in D. K.

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RONY MENDONSA, Moodbidri/dubai

Is there disrict congress kissan cell existing in mangalore if yes why they are not protesting with this poor farmer . come on farmers raise yours voice because majority of people in mangalore cultivation background today we are educated because of sacrifice & hard workig of our brother like gregory & aged mother . ( a model cultivation fly). so protest irrespective of caste or religion jai ho Parashurama shristi.

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Satish Kunder, Mangalore/Kuwait

Nagesh Nayak is the best example how the BJP people spit the venom of communal feelings even in the sad incident like this.

Nagesh Nayak do you know what humanity is? It is really sad that BJP people like you do not know how Hinduism and humanity is inter related.Learn something from the Kedar swamiji.

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rocky, mukamar

Dear nagesh..that house has a history of about 300 years,during those days, masses were being held in that house because there was no church in surrounding area.and that same cross was there at that time.

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JOHN FURTADO, KUNDAPUR/UK

Hi, Iam happy to see people united to protest the unhuman act of our netas.ONLY this UNITY can help us find/vote good leaders in india.A HUGE REVOLUTION has already began in the north of INDIA to change all rawan netas next election . SO BE READY Netas. TUM NAHE SUDAROGEE MALOM HAI,PAR HAM AB EK NAYA ETHIHAS BANAYEGE AUR TUME BAGAYAGE.

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prashanth, Dubai/m'lore

Thanks swamiji helping poor people.
Where is ruling BJP Ministers.
Nagesh mamu do you have any problem with cross??????????

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M.Mathias, Mangalore

Animals are better than Nagesh Nayak and his BJP.

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Anna, mangalore/UK

It is nice to see some support for the family, hopefullly it may be a awakening call for all the people around mangalore regarding MRPL, who is acquiring bit by bit of our beautifull land. Hope family get back thier land and compansation for the loss. Able to live peacefully in their own land.

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NAVEEN FERNANDES, KALMADY / ALKHOBAR - K.S.A

Nagesh,

For your information this is their cross of the house which was uprooted by your foolish and merciless administration. you dont see the agony of the family. I always hate to read your poisonus comments.

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Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

Nagesh Nayak,it did not bother me when I saw Kesari Flag,Kesari shawl and big NAMA on forehead for every protest march or demostration. I did not make any comments regarding this. Then why is that Cross carrying bothers you to make a stupid comment. Protest is to let the world know what is happening. Anything can be displayed to make the point and long as long as Law is not violated. Let the World know what kind of anarchy exists in Karnataka,specially in Mangalore itself.
Mr.Lance Tauro,please note that District Minister Himself was the Chief Guest for the inaugaration of illegal shopping mall. So what can you expect from this kind of person. In Karnataka we have ministers such as Women molesters,spouse killers,bribe takers and you name and we have them all. Only God is our mercy.

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Lancy , Mangalore

It is a sad thing that is happening in magalore in the name of development. i strongly condemn this barbaric act.

Another thing i like to know who is mr. Nayak? Is a terrorist of patriot. Has got a heart of stone of flesh. is he born to set fire of estinguish it? It is sad to read what he writes. If the man in the picture is holding the cross the symbol of his faith is not necessary then let him tell what is necessary in life. Anyway it is not to accuse mr. nayak but a thought for reflection. sorry if i have hurt you nayak. God bless you. hope to read something good from you in future.

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PINTO, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

Few days ago Mr. Palemar rushed with his family to see the cruise ship from U.S. I am surprised not to see him anywhere in this protest. Could be behind the camera!!!

Mr. Deve Gowda is the best friend of farmers of Karnataka, went to Delhi along with the farmers to protest against NISE. Being in opposition, he will never miss such opportunities. But can'nt find him anywhere in Patrao Family's Protest. Either started Padha yatra from Hassan or misunderstood the meaning of PATRA..O (Kallu Bisadi)and cancelled his participation.

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v c, mangalore

what you think we should carry safron flag and trishul, this cross belongs to that house and family worshiped from hundreds of years and please note that hindu priest supporting their cause no relegion politics like bjp and any other organisation

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Ronnie, Qatar/Kadri

Jai Jawan -Jai Kisaan? where is the value. There is no respect to our Jawans and Kisaans and they are being ignored... shame on the Government.

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John S., Udupi / Qatar

nagesh nayak, for your eyes only the cross is visible, right? Open your eyes wide see the photos of the old lady who lost her everything. Next time when something happens to you, you can wear your trade mark 'saffron lungi'. No one will object. Try to be a human being first.

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Ramesh Salian, Mangalore

Mr. Nagesh Nayak,Gregory had come with his entire family and cattle. All that is left of their house is the cross which his forefathers had put up.

What else should he have brought.If he was a Daiva worshipper he would have brought the Daiva Mancha or Muga.

The issue here is forceful eviction wihtout following the due process of law. It is inhuman to divert the debate to something else.

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John Pinto, Chickmagalur/ Qatar

Focebly demolition of a poor farmer is nothing but terrorism made in the name of law, this is why people feel very uneasy in India. This not Democracy this is goondaism against the helpless.

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Manvit, Mangalore

Is only Gregory's family thrown out from that area??? There is somethingh fishy, it seems only christain family was residing in that area, just wanted to take some sympathy from the world.

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Ethan, Mangalore/Florida

Thanks Daiji for raising the awareness of the plight of "Ordinary" people, these are the people who do extra ordinary things!

There is a lonely priest who is curios about the ongoing, it is really pathetic that the "Catholic" rulers are keeping away from this..definetly there must be a reason for this! I really pity the poor lady who has spent all her life on that land and should see such a day where it is taken forcefully from her hands and thrown away from her OWN house!! May good Lord bless them abundantly.

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pais, mangalore

Nagesh Nayak, You disgust me. You see only thru your saffron coloured brain and try to paint everything with a saffron brush.

if you have any sense of humanity left, say a few prayers or well wishes to this family.. Else, dont try to hurt others with your comments.

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Nithin Poojary, Mangalore/UK

Dear Nagesh
While if there is somthing wrong in Hindus and Muslims and there is a protest against it they will use the saffron and green flag with OM and half moon with star respectively. Catholics do not have anything like that, they do not have any flags etc, whats wrong if they used cross. Nagesh please grow up stop poisoning peoples mind.

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Manoj , India

Where is our Bishop ?

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Sam, Mangalore

Nagesh Nayak, please give a proper comments i wish one day you have to face these problem, that time whole world will give comments on you

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Vincent, Bangalore

Dear Nagesh Mamu

The cross is a symbol of love, peace and forgiveness which Jesus brought to mankind by giving His life to us. I pray that the power of God touch you for you and your household to be blessed and experience the joy, peace and love for the negative comments you post. God bless you my dear and God loves you

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Stalin Misquith, M'LORE

VERY SAD INDEED.....HEART BREAKING SCENES. WHERE IS THE LAW AND ORDER? MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY.

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anis, mangalore/dubai

hi nagesh mam,finaly you are here,jai ho halappa????

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adshenoy, mangloor

I would support that Mr. pataro should not vacate the land. and infact establish a tent houe and continue to stay there and look after the family and cattle. Besides he should consult his lawyers and like minded organisations and consider a lawsuit against the KIADB for large sum for taking the action what they did.
The buck should stop at Mr. Singh's office.
This case should reach to Mr. Manmohan singh and Sonia Gandhi because its they who established this insane SEZ development.

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

Mr Nagesh Nayak,

Thats called unity in diversity and it is the salient feature of our country. one can see hindus/muslims/christians/rich and poor/spiritual and political leaders gathered in a single platform for a good and genuine cause. Thats the need of the hour and it is very much spontaneous and is in the interest of larger section of the society. Again you have become communual in this humanitarian issue too. I failed to understand who gave you the diksha of this much hate towards others. This is the time to put away our ideological differences and fight for justice. Today its Petraos tomorrow it could be Abdullas or Nayaks or Shettys. United we prevail and devided we perish.

Hats off to the organisers. Peaceful and non violent protests I am sure shall bear the fruit. The district administration must act fast to disburse suitable compensation to the affected family and must rehabilitate them. The chief ministers relief fund must be put to use now and if not now, but when??????

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SURESH, MANGALORE

Hello nagesh when your people can protest with wearing safron and holding trishool there is nothing wrong us to hold a cross and protest
suresh manglore

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Rakesh Dsouza, Mangalore, Dubai

This is the mistake from the District Administration. Its the duty of the Govt / Administration to provide a housing facility before demolishing the house. Now where should this family live??? This is purely inhuman. where is the Politicians now?????????

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Neil Rodrigues, London

@nagesh nayaK, bangalore

Mr Nagesh Nayak, on your question on the Cross. The cross for a christian is a banner, The way u (hindus, not pointing fingers though) would hold orange flags for your events we keep the cross as our identity reminding us of what Christ achieved with the cross. In this case, i see that this one is an old cross used in the house and i see no harm in walking with it especially when the poor mans house has been destroyed.

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Melwin, Vogga/Doha

@ nagesh nayaK, bangalore
Then what everybody should wear Orange comana ???

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Neil Rodrigues, Mangalore/London

One thing that really amazed me is Where is my Mother Church? Where is my Lord Bishop? He is supposed to stand and support the cause.

With all due respect to the law of the Land, it is illegal to demolish a property without serving due notice (and allowing the petition to be challenged in the higher court, in this case the supreme court of India). There is no point sitting in the DCs office. The real protest for Mr. Patrao and family is to barge into DCs house and keep their cattle in his house...or for that matter the house of the Judge who proclaimed this order. For all that you know, what stops us from not knowing if the judge ws not bribed?
Unfortunately growth comes with infrastructure and development however, NOT at the cost of making the farmer homeless and jobless.. i strongly think this protest should go to all corners of the city also the capital..(encroachment on farmland is unacceptable at any cost)

Unfortunately, the state is ruled by a rubber stamp chief minister who is surrounded by controversies every other day.... so i dont expect relief coming from him.

BTW, in the meantime Daijiworld if there is anything your readers can help in supporting the Patrao family please let us know. Cant see the old lady weeping.

Thanks for being the voice of the poor. Cheers

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Vinita, Mlore/UAE

Dear Mr. Nagesh,
religious based biased behaviour like this signals a bad upbringing in Ur childhood.. Today it is for Patrao and tomorrow it might be your turn.Shame on them who praise this act in the name of development. What one desires for others will be the same to them too.What say guys...

Pathetic scene heart breaking to see the family go through this pain .

Jaimini I second it...

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Langoolacharya, Belman/USA

Negeshmamu,

Irrespective of display of Cross,trishul or kripan, what district adminstration did was totally wrong....

These folks did not received any componsation, MRPL has paid to state treasury not to these folks...

District addminstration should have given alternate place to these folks before their house was demolished....

Where these people can go Nageshmamu with their cattle?....

State of Karnataka is not pimp of MRPL, it is responsible for its citizens, not these MRPL Birlas, Ambanis and other stake holders....

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V. Thomas, Bahrain

Nagesh, you are right. He should have held Trishul, sword or bow and arrow instead of cross. You certainly need treatment Nagesh. I pity you.

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Arun Gopala Kumar, Bangalure

Dayanand Kukkaje, Fame Photography award is surely assured for your second photograph. Best Wishes, Arun

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Antony D'Cunha, Permude/Muscat

In a democracy like ours, there are ways to do the things. As per the Farming community – they do fencing around the field to protect the crop and if so called “Fence” itself starts destroying the crop who will take care of the situation. High handedness, passing the buck and “hide and seek” approach by the administration and the local law enforcement agency gives wrong signal to the masses which will not only tarnish the image of District Administration and associated establishments but also this helplessness by the locals which lead to desperate acts. It is high time that the administration realizes their wrong doings and start an accurate damage control move with a view to restore faith and harmony.

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ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA

MR NAGESH NAYAK DON'T DIVERT THE ATTENTION OF BURNNING ISSUE OF THE FARMERS.IT IS NOT ISOLATED CASE BUT EVERY CORNER OF KARNTAKA FARMERS GETTING BEATEN BY BJP GOVT.IN YOUR MIND ALWAYS SOMETHING ANTI-CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM PREJUDAISED THINKING WHICH IS NOT AT ALL GOOD FOR CIVILISED SOCIETY.TAKE CUE FROM KEMARU SWAMIJI,HE IS REAL SERVENT OF THE HUMAN SOCIETY.

MR NAGESH NAYAK YOU KNOW HALAPPA'S CASE-IT IS CURSE FROM GOD.CAN ANY SAN MAN DO THIS!!!!!???WAIT AND WATCH!!!!!

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Praveen shetty, Mangalore

Sorry Every one must respect law and court orders.

If these protestors were MUSLIMS / DALITS they would have branded as Anti-Nationals and Terrorists and NAXALITES.

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Jerry Moras, M'lore, Canada

Nayak, look at the cross very closely. Do you see picture of elderly women, rosary and flowers on the cross – that shows this cross is meant for graveyard made for that elderly woman. If you need to further understand to visit graveyard before you comment anything. Hope, you learnt some lessons today

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Ismail, Moodbidri

I really appreciate the unity of Mangloreans. But, forget about Nagesh Mam's comments.

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John Vas, Kulshekar/Dubai

Authorities must have thought if one house with poor farmer & his fly if they bulldoz there won't me much affect any how let us test the reaction of people. Well done, only if there is protest in large scale govt. officials will bow down to poor peoples right otherwise they will take for granted. Do they have guts to pulldown rich guys illegal house constn. because immediately GOD FATHER from political party will come to the rescue. Now they will have press release there is a mistake giving sweet excuses. Justice has to be the same for rich or poor, now let them build a new house from their pocket & compensation for trauma they have gone thru. Good luck for the justice.

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Derek, Boston

Reply to Nagesh.....

YOU MEANT TO SAY THAT FELLOW SHOULD HAVE BEEN HOLDING YOU INSTEAD??? BOY....EVERY ONE WOULD HAVE DISPERSED OFF IMMEDIATELY.. SORRY..NO SYMAPTHY EVEN FROM A LOCAL

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Edna, KARAMBAR/Abudhabi

very sad to see this pictures and video .disgusting! shame to the politician and the concerned authority .

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Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

Somebody commented in above column that one person holding a Cross to get World Wide Sympathy?
ANSWER:It is a indication that even if Government Authorities doesn't scared of helpless citizesn who have no power, atleast you get scared of God who have all kinds power, that means get scare of Krishna or Jesus or Allah(All are same God). Thank for understanding.

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nitin shenoy, mangalore

mr nagesh nayak ur coments are not worth 5 paisa

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mathias, pezar/UAE

Mr. Nagesh Nayak he is holding cross to keep it on the dead body of politicians

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Jerry Moras, Kuppepadavu, Canad

Nayak, your comments has no value addition because you lack common sense as usual.

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

Nagesh Nayak,

Is that the only thing that came to your attention ? The cross seems to have dug up from its base. Probably from the house location that was demolished. The poor weeping woman, displaced animals (cows), that little baby in the son, none crossed your mind, did they ?

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Austin, mangalore

First of all I congratulate all the people who gathered to protest this inhuman act by the government. It was good to see that none of politicians who only give hollow hopes were there. Let us keep on this fight and the victory will be ours. What happened today to Gregory Patrao and Roopa Pereira can happen to any of us tomorrow. The only way is to keep our faith and fight this inhumane nexus of politicians and the bureaucracy. All the best to you all

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Jerry Moras, Kuppepadavu, Canad

Nayak, let me educate you as you are narrow minded person. Cross symbolizes Jesus's suffering. Here cross shows Patrao family's suffering.

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Austin, mangalore

First of all I congratulate all the people who gathered to protest this inhuman act by the government. It was good to see that none of politicians who only give hollow hopes were there. Let us keep on this fight and the victory will be ours. What happened today to Gregory Patrao and Roopa Pereira can happen to any of us tomorrow. The only way is to keep our faith and fight this inhumane nexus of politicians and the bureaucracy. All the best to you all

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Bulsam, Mangalore

Firstly, the authority should first regret for their mistake of high handedness. Secondly, there should be an unconditional apology from the department concern. Thirdly, the owner of the demolished house should be provided with a temporary shelter in the same plot till they find an alternate place but within a reasonable time frame. Fourthly, they should be compensated to all their losses if the claim is genuine. Finally the compensation of the property should be enhanced to the present market value and release the same at least a month before they vacate their plot. This is to minimize their agony and pain which was unnecessary.

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Anil , Mangalore/Dubai

This is inhuman!In a democratic country where every citizen has a right to live happily, this kind of treatment can't be tolerated.This is called Jungle Raj.Throw DC out of power.

The scene of the granny crying in agony & pain breaks ones' heart!

Before demolition,the concerned authorities would have made alternative arrangements for the family.
People will certainly teach right lesson to the rude authorities

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Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF BJP !

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nagesh nayaK, bangalore

ONE FELLOW IS HOLDING CROSS TO GET WORLD WIDE SYMPATHY . IS IT NECESSARY DURING PROTEST.

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Lancelot N Tauro, Mangalore/Doha Qatar

Where are those 'BEGGARS' now ?, olny during the elections they will comeclose to the people. Disgusting!!! Why there is no single word from district incharge minister?

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arun, mangalore

where r our politicians..?

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