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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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
