Anti-Constitutional elements conspiring to divide society: Narayan Manur
Protest against burning Constitution
Udupi, August 26: Dalit thinker Narayan Manur said that anti-Constitutional Manu followers and Sangh Parivar have been conspiring to divide the society.
Addressing a protest rally against the burning of the Constitution organised by the Federation of Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samitis, and other organisations at Ajjarakad War Memorial here on Sunday, he said that the swamijis who speak against the Constitution without even going to primary school would not have any morality and knowledge. The communal organisations have been sowing the seeds of hatred and fear among people of backward classes in the name of religion. The Muslims and Christians were basically Dravidians and Dalits of this land who were converted because of the exploitation of Brahminism and they were not outsiders, he said.
The communal organisations have been creating anti-dalit mentaling among backward classes in the name of reservation. But the Constitution has entitled just 18 per cent reservation to Dalits, while 32 per cent reservation was given to backward classes. They should understand this, he said.
It was because of the Constitution written by Dr BR Ambedkar, a common man who was selling tea has become the prime minister of India. Now, they have planned to get the power by burning the Constitution. So, it was the duty of every individual to fight against any anti-Constitutional activities in the country as the Constitution has ensure equal life to all citizens, he said.
Thinker G Rajashekar said that the accused in the Babri Masjid demolition, Mumbai riots, Gujarat riots, Kandhamal violence and others were not yet punished. There was no clarity on who is accused because of the decentralisation of labour in Sangh Parivar's crime. Here the people who force, the people who frame ideology and those who execute those ideologies were different. As a result, the leaders who organise and speak would not get punishment, he said.
Leaders Shamraj Birthi, Sundar Master, Sundar Gujjarbettu, Vasu Nejaru, Rev. Fr. William Martis, SS Prasad, Shekar Hejamadi, Prof Siril Mathews, Azeez Udyavara, Manjunath V, Ramesh Kotian, Annappa Mudradi, DS Bengre, Parameshwar Uppur, Prof Phaniraj and others were present.
Before this, a procession was taken out shouting the slogan ‘Respect Constitution, Save India’ from Udupi Board High School to Ajjarakadu ground.
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What is Iran’s 10-point plan? Key demands ahead of US talks in Islamabad
Tehran/Islamabad: Iran has outlined a 10-point plan as the basis for upcoming talks with the United States, expected to begin in Islamabad on April 11, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council.
The plan lays out Tehran’s key political, military and economic demands, and is being seen as a framework for negotiations following the recent escalation in the region.
Strait of Hormuz at the centre
A major focus of the plan is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iran has proposed “controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces,” which it says would give the country a unique economic and geopolitical position.
The plan also calls for the “establishment of a safe transit protocol” in the Strait that would guarantee Iran’s dominance under an agreed mechanism.
Call to end conflict
Iran has demanded “the necessity of ending the war against all elements of the axis of resistance,” signalling its expectation that hostilities should stop not only in Iran but also involving allied groups in the region.
US troop withdrawal
Another key demand is the “withdrawal of US combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region,” indicating Tehran’s long-standing position against American military presence in West Asia.
Sanctions relief and compensation
The plan places strong emphasis on economic measures. It calls for “full payment of Iran’s damages according to estimates,” along with “the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions and resolutions of the Board of Governors and the Security Council.”
It also seeks “the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad,” which have been a major point of contention for years.
Binding global guarantee
Finally, Iran has demanded that all these terms be formally recognised through “a binding Security Council resolution,” suggesting it wants international legal backing to ensure enforcement.
What this means
The 10-point plan reflects Iran’s broader push for security guarantees, economic relief and regional influence. The upcoming talks in Islamabad are expected to test how far both sides are willing to negotiate on these demands.
