Hindus should 'keep swords, knives' at home for self-defence, says RSS leader
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Apr 29 (PTI): Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat suggested that "Hindus should keep swords and knives at home for self-defence", citing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
Speaking at an event in Varkady, Manjeshwar, in Kerala’s Kasaragod district on Monday, Bhat claimed, “Every Hindu household should keep a sword. If Hindus had shown a sword during the Pahalgam attack, that would have been enough.”
He also urged women to carry knives in their vanity bags alongside the usual items they carry.
The RSS leader claimed that carrying a six-inch knife does not require a 'licence' and added, “If you’re out after dusk, there is every chance of an attack. Don’t plead with attackers—just show the knife and they will run away.”
His comments have drawn attention on social media and among political circles.
Referring to past communal tensions, Bhat claimed, “Earlier, during Hindu-Muslim clashes, Hindus used to flee. That’s changing now. We must rise, and everyone must keep a sword at home.”
There has been no official police statement on the remarks thus far.
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300 students get free sanitary pads at menstrual health awareness programme in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Around 300 students from government colleges and schools in Kavoor were given free sanitary pads during an awareness programme on menstrual health and hygiene held on Saturday.
The programme was organised by the Women Research Centre and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the Government First Grade College (GFGC), Kavoor. The students hailed from Government First Grade college (GFGC), PU government college and high school, Deccan Herald reported.
Prameela Rao of Women Research Centre reportedly said, such awareness programme on menstrual health and free distribution of pads will be organised once in two months throughout the year. The entire cost of organising the awareness programmes and free distribution of pads had been sponsored by US based couple, Vinay Kumar and Dr Sowmya Rao, and a non-government organisation ‘Code Crimson'."
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Joint Director of the Department of Collegiate Education, Kavitha K R, who inaugurated the programme reportedly said, such initiatives should inspire students to give back to society in the future. As per the report, she highlighted the need for more women role models and encouraged students to break taboos surrounding menstruation.
According to the report, GFGC Principal Dr Geetha M L urged students to use biodegradable sanitary pads. Doctors Ankita Sarkar and Anuja Sarkar from Code Crimson addressed students on menstrual myths, hygiene practices, the importance of regular pad changes and safe disposal methods.
The speakers stressed that menstruation is a natural process and encouraged students to seek correct information without hesitation.
