Dakshina Kannada Masjids condemn Pulwama attack; Friday sermons call for national unity
Mangaluru: On account of the dastardly terror attack by Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed, on CRPF convoy on Thursday 14 Feb, several masjids in the Dakshina Kannada District District on Friday made special mention against the attack and condemn it.
The minarets from across the district sent out the message clear and aloud to terrorists that the nation, irrespective of religion, caste and communities, stand united against the dastardly and attack and condemns it.
Moulana Mohammed Kunhi of Masjidul Huda in Thokottu, during his sermon added that it is over duty to stand against such evil acts and called for unity among the citizens of the country in standing against it.
“This is our country, and those who died, died for us, we should not let anybody take political mileage from the attack instead we all should stand united and stand with the families of those martyred” he said.
Moulana Shoaib of Kutchi Memon Masjid, said “Islam forbids from killing anyone, and those who were involved in the act, we should not link them with any religion. We should all stand against the killings of our warriors in this case”.
At Masjid-e-Noor, Moulana Nafsal cited a verse from Holy Quran that reads “Whoever kills one human being, it is as if he murdered the whole of humanity” therefore termed the act as shameful and unforgiveable.
Moulana Yahya Thangal Madani of Masjid-e-Hawwa, also condemned the act and added that the Muslim community is united in condemning and standing against the attack and attackers.
Reports of similar Friday sermons, condemning the Pulwama terrorist attack, came in from different parts of the district and neighboring districts.
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Dinesh Gundu Rao seeks more Vande Bharat trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru; Writes to Centre
Says Mangaluru has potential to emerge as strong alternative to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to introduce additional Vande Bharat train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to improve daily connectivity.
In his letter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the Karnataka government is focusing on developing tier-2 cities into modern work and industry destinations to ensure balanced growth across the state and generate employment opportunities. He noted that Mangaluru has the potential to emerge as a strong alternative to Bengaluru, citing its strengths in education, commerce and culture, but pointed out that inadequate fast transport links have limited the city’s growth.
The minister said that the absence of quick daily travel options forces professionals and businesspersons to spend nights travelling for short-duration work, resulting in loss of productive time. He described this as unfair to the people of Dakshina Kannada, many of whom regularly commute between the two cities.
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To address this, Dinesh Gundu Rao requested the introduction of Vande Bharat trains from Mangaluru to Bengaluru at 4 am, 10 am and 6 pm, with return services on the same day on all weekdays. He said such services would significantly benefit working professionals and business communities and provide a major boost to economic activity in coastal Karnataka.
The minister added that improved high-speed rail connectivity would facilitate exchanges in healthcare, banking, commerce and industry, as both cities complement each other. He also said better connectivity would attract travellers from other parts of India and abroad to Mangaluru, given the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities.
Stating that passenger occupancy would not be a concern for these services, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the proposal reflects the aspirations of both the Karnataka government and the people of coastal Karnataka. He expressed hope for a positive response from the Union Railway Ministry.
