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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New Delhi (PTI): When Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold his farm land to fund his 10-year-old son Vaibhav's cricketing aspirations, little did he know that within three years the boy would be scripting history.
During the second and final day of the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight months, became the youngest cricketer ever to be picked by a franchise as Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.10 crore.
Sanjiv, who owned farm land in his native Motipur village which is 15kms from Samastipur town in Bihar, was lost for words.
"Woh ab sirf humra bituwa nahi pura Bihar ka bituwa hai (He is not just my son now but entire Bihar's son)," Sanjiv told PTI over phone as his son is currently in Dubai for the U-19 Asia Cup.
"My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back," he recalled the days of hardships.
So were his finances in place as cricket is an investment?
"Not just investment, it's big investment. Aapko kya bataye humne toh apna zameen tak bech diya. Abhi bhi halat pura sudhra nahi (I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there)."
When asked about the controversies regarding Vaibhav's actual age which many believe is 15 years, the father was quick to clarify.
"When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo age test," he sounded defiant.
Sanjiv said that Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary's "blessings" have always helped Vaibhav in his journey.
"Rakesh ji ka ashirwaad raha hai bahoot (Rakesh ji's blessings are there)."
His base price in the auction was Rs. 30 lakh and Delhi Capitals made the opening bid. RR entered the fray at Rs. 35 lakh and eventually got the better of DC to get the player on board.
So how did this bidding war happened?
"Rajasthan Royals had called him for trials in Nagpur. Vikram Rathour sir (batting coach) gave a match situation where he had to score 17 in an over. Bituwa ne 3 chakka mara. Trials mein aat chakka aur char chauwaa mara (He smashed three sixes. At trials, he hit eight sixes and four fours)," the father claimed proudly.
For a 13-year-old, it can be very difficult to understand what it means to earn a crore. So how does he plan to keep his young son away from monetary discussions?
"He just wants to play cricket and nothing else. A few years back he loved Doremon, not anymore," Sanjiv said.
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BCA president Tiwary was all praise for the prodigy after his 1.10 crore bid for RR.
"Vaibhav Suryavanshi's incredible achievement at such a young age fills us with immense pride," Tiwary said in a statement.
"His journey from Bihar to the IPL is a reflection of his talent, hard work, and determination. The Bihar Cricket Association has always believed in nurturing young talent, and Vaibhav's success highlights the cricketing potential in our state.
"We are confident he will continue to shine and inspire aspiring cricketers across Bihar and beyond. I congratulate Vaibhav and his family."