Gauri murder investigation seeks ban on saffron terrorists
Perhaps it was Karkare and his team of ATS officers who were investigating the Malegaon blasts that first recognized the roots of saffron terror gaining ground in the country. The whole team then mysteriously died in an attack by terrorists. Even today, the answer to whether Karkare was killed by internal miscreants or external terrorists is not clear.The reality could be anything, but Karkare and many others with him turned martyrs after exposing the vultures that were gnawing at the soul of the nation.
But despite such truths about national security being threatened through these fundamental organisations coming out in the open, no governments have had the political will power to ban them. This is a big insult to the sacrifice made by Karkare and team in ensuring this investigation unearthed important leads.
Saffron terror allegedly planned and plotted Malegaon, Macca Masjid, Ajmer blasts and Sanjhota Express blasts. Investigations have almost nailed the role of saffron fundamental organisations in this. If serious investigations are carried out, their role in other blasts in the country may also become clear.
Though our country expresses concern about terrorist organisations that are based out of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the government has been strategically silent about saffron terror that has gained massive roots within its precincts. This led to more terror attacks.
Saffron terror organisations began to target those rationalists, thinkers and writers who were sharing rational thinking in the society. Dabholkar, Pansare turned targets to the bullets of saffron terror. After this, writer M M Kalburgi was shot dead. Government continued with its silent concurrence to this. Finally, the blind love exhibited by the government cost the life of journalist Gauri Lankesh.
Since Siddaramaiah was the CM at the time Gauri was shot dead, the investigation was taken up very seriously and with great deal of clarity and honesty. Family members were made to insist that the investigation be handed over to CBI. There was also another aspect to the ‘murderers’ that was floated by those who wanted to derail the investigation. Hence, they said it could be Naxals who killed her. But the officers were never influenced by these hear says. Now, it would be a year since Gauri was killed with bullets and the accused are getting arrested one after another.
After Karkare and team who went into the roots of saffron terror, the only other case that has seen such diligent follow up on the terrorism network is Gauri’s murder case. Her murder not only exposed the accused, but also the ‘Swadesi terrorism’ that has been eating at the very soul of the secular country. The ones who have been arrested are just the foot soldiers of saffron terror. Any punishment to them would not do justice to Gauri. Because the ones who killed her didn’t have any personal hatred towards Gauri. The organisations that put these men on the job nursed deep animosity towards Gauri’s thoughts and rationale. They didn’t kill her alone. They wanted to finish off the total thought process that matched Gauri’s. They wanted to shut the mouth of many Gauris and the thoughts that matched hers. They are nurturing violence in the open. They have a name and identity. The ones who led the boys into killing her are roaming in the open. They have not gone into hiding. They are proud of whatever they did. Unless they are brought to book, the murder investigation of Gauri will never be complete.
Post-independent India stands on the scientific and rational thoughts. Nehru had called the reservoirs as ‘gods’ of the modern nation. The light of scientific thinking had hoped to remove the cobwebs of superstition, blind faith, and illiteracy. As a result of this, country got mega hospitals, organisations dedicated to scientific research like ISRO and others were built. Thinkers and environmentalists of international repute are the pride of our nation. If an organization attacks the thought process of this country, it means the attack is on the very roots of the nation. This is against the nation’s interest. They are anti-national activities. Hence the nation should understand the need to identify and ban the organisations that have had a role in murders of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi and Gauri.
Anti-democratic forces are slowly spreading their tentacles in the country. They are going to mislead further generations into wrong thinking. Hence, all the progressive forces need to come together to safeguard the future of our young generation, hold the country together and spread awareness about the core of this nation – our democracy. This is the real tribute we can offer to Pansare, Dabholkar, Kalburgi and Gauri.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
