Fire that burnt constitution may reduce nation to cinders
Communal forces have been conspiring to destroy the pluralist India that nourishes so many cultures and languages. The same forces have burnt the copy of Indian constitution. This constitution that provides for the foundation of secular India was prepared under the leadership of Dr B R Ambedkar. This is being widely appreciated by the whole world. This constitution has brought rays of hope to millions of people across the economic spectrum in this country. But then, for those forces which want to turn this country into a living model of regressive ideology propounded by Manu, this constitution has turned into a stumbling block. Hence, they have been conspiring to destroy it bit by bit, one step at a time.
The communal forces cannot appreciate the fact that this country stands on the tenets of secularism and tolerance. They do not want the constitution since they want to make this nation a hindu rashtra with a single faith. They do not want this constitution that allows everyone equal opportunity. And this is not a recent development. This machination has been on since the time Ambedkar sat down to create the constitution. During the time that he drafted this constitution, he was subjected to various kinds of humiliation both inside and outside the Parliament.
On one hand, there is a conspiracy to create a single faith country by burning the constitution. On the other, there are instances of increased violence against innocents and shudras in the name of cow protection or Gau Raksha. There is mounting pressure on them to follow a single faith or adhere to a culture prescribed by certain category. If this is resisted, the self-appointed protectors of culture will launch an attack on those people and their families, sometimes even getting down to murdering such persons.
The attackers are unmindful of the law and order situation in the country. They would not even consider the existence of police and other security forces that is for the general public. They are nationalists and they believe that gives them the edge over the others for any pervert act.
When some famous persons said there is intolerance in the nation, a massive controversy was raked up. They were asked to leave the nation, if they felt they didn’t belong here. They were issued life threats too. But then, if these acts of burning the constitution, or attacking the innocents under the guise of protecting the dharma are not instances of intolerance, what else do they indicate?
Govind Pansare, Narendra Dabholkar, M M Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh were murdered because the levels of intolerance are rising in the country. They died because they spoke against the superstition and violence and intolerance of communists. These murders are attempts to create an atmosphere of fear in the society.
It is the duty of every Indian to follow the aspects of constitution. If he or she opposes them, it goes against the law. Constitution is the only sacred book for this nation. Going against its spirit is as good as carrying out illegal acts. Such people should be tried under the law and government should ensure such acts do not repeat.
Today, there is a need to protect the constitution since people are engaged in defying and disrespecting it. It is the duty of every citizen. The constitution has given equal rights to every citizen to live a safe and good life. Our country’s constitution has the best of every country’s values and ideals. This is the foundation of our life. We must never forget that.
We need to eradicate this fearful atmosphere and allow peace and tranquility to exist amidst us. We need the Constitution to build the nation for better and safe future.
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VHP warns of statewide stir in Karnataka against move to ease cattle transport law
Udupi (Karnataka) (PTI): The VHP on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, accusing the state government of weakening a law that has deterred illegal cattle transport.
The organisation's Go Raksha Wing, Karnataka South, has also announced district-level protests on December 8.
According to officials, the existing law mandates a bank guarantee for securing the release of vehicles seized for alleged illegal cattle transportation.
On December 4, the state Cabinet proposed an amendment enabling the release of such vehicles on an indemnity bond instead.
Addressing reporters in Udupi, VHP leader and Prantha Goraksha Pramukh Sunil K R, said the government's move amounted to "sympathy for cattle lifters" and claimed that it was part of broader actions "targeting Hindus".
He argued that the law in its current form is stringent and has played a crucial role in reducing incidents of illegal cattle transport and theft.
Under the Act, vehicles involved in offences can be surrendered and, upon conviction, permanently seized by authorities. "Diluting these provisions will embolden offenders," Sunil said.
The VHP leader warned that easing the process of vehicle release would not only encourage violators but also result in rising cruelty against cattle.
Sunil further claimed that the strict enforcement of the 2020 law had brought down cases of cattle-related offences significantly. Rolling back these provisions, he said, could reverse those gains and would lead to an increase in illegal transport.
He reiterated that the government must reconsider its decision and preserve the integrity of the existing law.
