All religions are equal in Constitution: Siddaramaiah
Connect-2018 Community Convention
Grand Hubburasool Conference
Mangaluru, December 3: “Constitution was written on humanitarian ground. People of all religions in the country should live like one family members because, all religions are equal in the Constitution”, opined former chief minister Siddaramaiah.
Inaugurating the ‘Grand Hubburasool Conference’ of the ‘Connect-2018 Community Get-together’ organized to mark the fifth anniversary of the Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) at Nehru Stadium here on Monday, Siddaramaiah said that the “country has the communities like Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists. No religion is above or below. Some people say that Siddaramaiah has been appeasing a single religion. But I have done my administration under the Constitutional provisions. The Constitution does not promote hatred. Instead, it has advocated tolerance, harmony and coexistence”, he said.
“India is a rich country and every individual has share in it. Unfortunately, the wealth is accumulated with a few people. The wealth of the nation should be distributed equally. I have ruled the state in this principle. I have not tried to appease any one religion”, he said.
Various schemes like Anna Bhagya, Ksheera Bhagya, Krishi Bhagya, Matru Poorna and other programmes have benefitted many people. But some people would not tolerate it. He would not hesitate to anything, but he would be committed to the Constitution as it was a guide to him, he added.
BJP-led NDA government has completely failed at the centre. They have failed to fulfill their promises. They remember Sri Rama only when they confront problems or elections. After election, definitely they would forget Rama. Every leader has got the benefit of the Constitution and it was their duty to protect it. More facilities should be ensured to the oppressed class to fulfill the intention of the Constitution, he said.
In his government, Rs 3100 crore was released for minority welfare. But he was not satisfied about it. If he had come to power, he would have kept Rs 10,000 crore to ensure social justice to everybody. He would urge the coalition government to release more funds, he said.
Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that Dakshina Kannada was a peace loving district. Though some people have been trying to instigate the people, they want peace and harmony, he said.
Yenepoya University Chancellor Abdul Kunhi Yenepoya said that Darul Aman Housing Scheme in Connect-2018 Community Get-together was an important programme. Sulthanul Ulama Shaikhuna Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar has made name not only in India, but in the world, he said.
Sulthanul Ulama Shaikhuna Kanthapuram AP Abubakar Musliyar delivered speech.
Sunni Jamiatul Ulama Karnataka president Tajul Fuqaha Sheikhuna PM Ibrahim Musliyar Bakel was felicitated by Siddaramaiah on the occasion.
Siddaramaiah also felicitated Minister UT Khader on behalf of Hawwa UT who represented India in International Quran reciting. Sunni Jamiatul Ulama Karnataka president Tajul Fuqaha Sheikhuna PM Ibrahim Musliyar Bakel presided over the programme.
Former minister Ramanath Rai, Haji SM Abdul Rasheed, Kanachur Monu Haji, BH Khader, NS Kareem, Muslim Central Committee president Muhammad Masood, former MLA Moideen Bava, Former MUDA president Ibrahim Kodijal, Congress leader Harish Kumar, Information officer Khader Shah, mayor Bhaskar Moily, Adur Tangal, Kodagu district composite Jamaat Edappal Naib Khazi Shaikhuna KA Muhammad Musliyar, SMA Karnataka president Syed Jalaluddin Hadi Tangal Madani Ujire, Syed Jaafar Assakhaf Tangal Koteshwara, State SSF vice president Syed Hamim Shibuddin Tangal Misbahi Balehonnur, Syed Shafi Naemi Jamalullaili Tangal Marenahalli Sakleshpur, Dr. Muhammad Fazil Razvi Kavalakatte, Jamia Saadiya, Kasaragod Prof. KP Hussain SaAdi KC Road, Abu Sufyan H.I. Ibrahim Madani Katipalla, SJM Karnataka president Atur Sahad Musliyar, SMA Karnataka general secretary NA Abdur Rahman Madani Jeppu, SJU DK district president Muhammad Ali Faizi Balepuni, SJU general secretary TK Muhiuddin Kamil Saqafi Thoke, DKSC Muloor general manager Mustafa Saadi Shirva, Mahboob Saqafi Kinya, Dikra Campus Moodabidri chairman Naufal Saqafi Kalasa, Udupi district composite Jamaat president S Abdul Haji Toufeeq Navunda, Ibrahim Bava Haji Mangaluru, Siddiq Haji of Supreme Traders, Haji A.H. Abubakar Sakaleshpura, Haji Syed Meeran Saheb Kadaba, SSF Karnataka general secretary KM Ilyas, SMA Karnataka secretary MBM Sadiq Malabettu, SSF Karnataka treasurer Sharief Bengaluru and others were present.
Dakshina Kannada District Composite Jamaat Khazi Syed Fazal Koyamma Tangal Madani Al Bukhari offered prayer, while SYS state general secretary Dr MSM Abdur Rasheed Saqafi Zaini Kamil welcomed. SYS state committee secretary MA Siddiq Saqafi Moolur proposed vote of thanks and Shafi Saadi Bengaluru compared the programme.
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Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemns removal of sacred thread during CET
Bengaluru (PTI): The controversy over the alleged removal of sacred threads and other religious symbols during the KCET examination intensified on Saturday, with Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemning the act as "inhuman" and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad demanding strict action, calling it a violation of religious rights.
Reacting to the incident at Krupanidhi College in Madivala, the Minister said the government had taken note of the matter and assured transparent action, even as police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
“The inhuman act of asking students to remove their ear studs, bangles, hijab or sacred thread, and even cutting long sleeves with scissors thereby affecting their morale is unacceptable and condemnable,” Rao said in a post 'X'.
He asserted that examination centres must test students’ knowledge and not undermine their dignity, adding that the government would take stringent steps to prevent recurrence.
The Minister also urged affected students not to lose confidence, saying the government stood firmly with them.
Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Karnataka South, strongly condemned the incident, alleging that it had hurt the religious rights and self-respect of the Hindu community.
“The incident of students removing and cutting off their Janivaras during the CET examination has violated the religious rights, culture and self-respect of the Hindu community,” the organisation said in a press note.
Calling the sacred thread a symbol of religious heritage and dignity, it said, “Society will not tolerate any act that insults it,” and demanded a thorough probe and stringent action against those responsible.
It also pointed out that similar incidents had been reported in the state last year, terming the recurrence “unfortunate and condemnable.”
The organisation further alleged that such incidents were damaging the well-being of society and claimed that some schools and colleges are promoting hatred against the Hindu society.
The row erupted after students alleged that invigilators at the examination centre asked them to remove religious symbols, including the sacred thread, during the Common Entrance Test (CET).
Following the incident, an invigilator was suspended and police 'secured' three staff members for questioning.
The CET is conducted for admission to professional courses across the state.
