Indian citizens want harmony, politicians prefer social unrest, says senior scribe G U Bhat
Bhatkal: Senior journalist G U Bhat said that while ninety per cent of Indians wish for communal harmony, an equal percentage of political leadership hopes otherwise.
“The people of India are unhappy with the growing communal disharmony in society, as the nation has always been tolerant towards all religions,” Bhat reminded, during a media convention held by the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind at Hotel Royal Oak on Bunder Road in Bhatkal on Thursday.
Addressing the gathering, Bhat said that the sharp difference in preference in relation to communal harmony in society is only making way for social unrest across the nation. The economically backward members of society are the most affected by such unrest, while the upper class remains secure, he pointed out.
“All acts of extreme will have to face the axe at some point in time. Everyone needs to come out of the bloodthirsty mentality,” he said, adding that conventions, interactive sessions and awareness programs would help greatly in doing so.
Bhat also stressed on the need to respect other religions. “Rather than hunting for loopholes, it is preferable to accept the noble aspects in a particular religion. Hinduism too has its own share of shortcomings. There are several points where the teachings of seers like Ramanujacharya and Madhwacharya, among others, clash with each other. Basavanna’s teachings give priority to atheism over belief in God. Yet, we have accepted these differences and living with them harmoniously,” he said.
The senior journalist was honored by the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on the occasion. Mohammad Kunhi, manager of Shanti Prakashana, felicitated Bhat during the convention. Mohammad Raza Manvi read the citation of honour during the ceremony.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind district convener Talha Siddibapa and Bhatkal president Maulana Syed Zubair were also present.
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Court denies anticipatory bail to BJP MLA in rowdy sheeter murder case
Bengaluru (PTI): The Special Court for People's Representatives on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, in connection with the murder of rowdy sheeter.
The case pertains to the murder of Shivaprakash alias Biklu Shivu, who was hacked to death in the city in July 15 this year.
With the dismissal of the bail application, Basavaraj, who is alleged to be currently untraceable can be arrested any time by the investigating agency.
On December 19, Karnataka High Court had also rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Basavaraj in connection with the murder case. During the course of the investigation, the police began probing the alleged role of Basavaraj in the crime, who has been named as the fifth accused in the FIR.
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Senior advocate Sandesh Chauta appeared on behalf of Basavaraj, while Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Ashok Naik represented the CID in the Special Court.
SPP Naik placed a copy of the charge sheet before the court and pointed out that crucial tower location details are recorded on page 298 of the document.
He informed the court that there is evidence of a telephone conversation between accused No.1 and No.5. Naik argued that further crucial links in the case would emerge only after Basavaraj's arrest and custodial interrogation, and hence opposed the grant of anticipatory bail.
Countering the prosecution's claims, senior advocate Chauta contended that the case against Basavaraj is based on assumptions of conspiracy and intent, with no concrete evidence to support it.
He submitted that even five months after the incident, the investigating agency had failed to gather material establishing his client's involvement in the murder.
Chauta further argued that accused No.1, Jaga, was attempting to artificially link Basavaraj to the case by citing social interactions such as attending a birthday party and a visit to the Kumbh Mela, none of which, he said, had any connection to the alleged murder plot.
He also claimed that despite Basavaraj expressing willingness to cooperate with the investigation, no summons had been issued to him. On these grounds, the defence sought anticipatory bail.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhatt reserved the order earlier in the day and later pronounced the rejection of the bail plea.
