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Book on RSS by prominent Dalit writer stirs controversy in Karnataka

  •   Thu, Jul 14 2022 05:22:26 PM

Bengaluru, Jul 14 (IANS): A book on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) by prominent Dalit writer and activist Devanur Mahadeva in Karnataka has stirred a controversy.

Right-wingers are calling it a propaganda against the RSS. The sale of the book titled "RSS Aala, Agala" (RSS, the Depth and Breadth) has created a record in the state.

Opposition leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday came in support of Mahadeva, saying "what's wrong in what he is saying about RSS?"

Siddaramaiah further stated that Devanur had written the book with proper documents and gathering of evidence. "RSS will get angry if anyone dares to tell the truth. They don't like the truth. That's how they might lodge a complaint against Devanur Mahadeva." This is an act of obstructing a fundamental right of freedom of expression, he added.

Devanur Mahadeva is recognized as the iconic Dalit writer, activist and always takes an anti-establishment stand. There are talks about banning this book and lodging a case against the author.

However, the timing of the 72-paged book is being questioned by the right wingers and supporters of the BJP. They allege that the book was written with a political vested interest keeping the upcoming Assembly elections of 2023 in mind.

The book has a separate lesson on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dubs him as "utsav murthy" (parading deity) and further says the real control lies with the Nagpur RSS headquarters.

In the book the author had called the majority of RSS members 'Manuvaadis' and also said they want to end the Constitution of India. He also stated that "Bhagavad Gita is an instrument of slavery".

The book has six publishers who printed 9,000 copies. The author has not claimed propriety over his work. Gauri Media Trust, named after the slain journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh is also one of the publishers. All copies are sold out and publishers are publishing the book on a large-scale. The book is also set for multiple translations.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Balakrishna Shetty, Huddersfield, UK

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    Bravo Shri Mahadeva, keep it up. India needs courageous citizen like you.

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    RSS means Brahmin domination .. At the top of the pyramid ..leadership only Brahmin .. BJP is a front ... There is now and then tokenism in appointment among Dalits Backward etc Otherwise ED CBI ETC forced. So leaders find Political comfort To join bjp

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    next target of abhinav bharath gang....anything against upper caste is not tolerated by the nagpur gulams

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  • abu mohammed, KSA Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    can i buy this online in bulk?

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  • shaikh shaji, byndoor

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    I too want to know if the book can be purchasd on line. Govt should consider including the book in schools as it gives clear picture of RSS. Every citizen should know the fact. I appreciare the writer Dalit writer and activist Devanur Mahadeva . He should be awarded for this book. Salu to you Sir for bringing out the truth to the knowledge of indian citizens.

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  • Alwin, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    His ancestors origin of India came before Dravidians.They lived with out disturbance of peace. He knows the pains of his ancestors so the book contain more than 50 percent truth. The people who came other parts of Asia for their security slowly started domain over Dravidian.They wanted domain over other people and division and hatred society formed. Because of them Jainism Buddhism lingyat religion came to existence to avoid caste system. The people must read the book to know the truth. The downtrodden and backward caste and Dalits must also read this book.At present the backward youngsters suffer. The Aryans are safe and many are outside India.

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    "Truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart."

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  • Moshu, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    He can't be wrong when the books of Golwalker and Ambedker has the evidences to support his thoughts.

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  • Manu, Udupi

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    A MUST BUY BOOK by son of the soil ........with truth and evidence documents....

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  • Observer, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    For the time being I am concerned about his safety.

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    You are concerned about his safety & Sanghees concerned about their livelihood, if book reaches every Indian citizen !

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  • vishnu bhat, bangalore

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    for the RSS is full of 'honorable' people!!

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  • Sameer, Riyadh

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    Aaina Dikhaya toh RSS ko mirchi lagi ;) ;) ;)

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  • shuba, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    If the writer has given the facts which are happening now then why should it be a controversy. Writer should be rewarded irrespective of his caste or creed Why should the modern generation be targeted with monarchy rulers.

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  • SUSHIL, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    Truth is bitter. The 60 percent majority of Dalits, backward communities and OBC are silenced either with money or power over the years . You can not silence the voice of the truth for long.

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  • mohan prabhu, mangalore/canada

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    Where did you get 60% majority of Indians are Dalits? That will include you and me too, but I do not claim to be one; I don't have a caste certificate which all Dalits carry. If I did I would have been eligible for reserved jobs in government and educational establishments in a jiffy. India will be called a Dalit state.

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  • Sunny, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    Lets be straight... we both know....he said "60 % majority of Dalits ........" and not "60 % majority of Indians are Dalits......" Now check where your stand is.......

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  • mohan prabhu, mangalore/canada

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    Sunny days are here: We both have the facts wrong. It is not 60% of majority Indians but 69.90%. I checked back in a survey referred to by TOI on 1 Sept. 2007 - that released by the National Sample Survey Organization, the OBCs form 40.94% of the population, SCs form 19.59% and STs form 8.63% of the population, and the rest at 30.9%. So, my interpretation is not far off - the vast majority of Indians are Dalits and we are a nation of Dalits like the Black South Africans pre-Apartheid.

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  • sushil, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    Exactly, I said 60 percent Dalit, backward community and OBC ,(infact its more than 70 percent ). Theses people who are so narrow minded can not even read and understand the full sentence before commenting !!!

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  • SUSHIL, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    Where did i get 60 %? definitely not from my pocket. In fact its 80 percent SC ST and OBC, only 10 percent is upper-caste who have been ruling for decades and kept the majority Community un -educated and economically deprived so that they do not raise their voice. A survey by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) put the OBC population in the country at 40.94%, the SC population at 19.59%, ST population at 8.63% and the rest at 30.80%. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/OBCs-form-41-of-population-Survey/articleshow/2328117.cms

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Fri, Jul 15 2022

    Mohan mam, when we are blind hard to see it but atleast we are able listen and correct ourselves from dictators who taking us backward based on religious descrimination

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  • khaleel mukka, mukka

    Thu, Jul 14 2022

    Nice book, Well Mr. Mahadev. but nothing is going to change until the bureaucracy is dominated by the manuvadis. This is the funda .

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