Mangaluru: 'The Idea of Bharat' LitFest 2018 on Nov 3-4
Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
Mangaluru: Mangaluru Literary Foundation will be organising the Mangaluru LiteFest 2018 under the theme 'The Idea of Bharat' at the Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Center in the city on November 3 & 4, informed the event organisor Dr. Rohinaksha.
Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, he said "the ancient India has contributed immensely to world civilization, including ancient science, medicine, space technology, and Yoga. The LitFest has been organised under the theme 'the Idea of India' to review many contemporary ideas."
Dr. Rohinaksha further said, "Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Dr. David Frawley, Major Gaurav Arya, Vivek Agnihotri, Prakash Belawadi, Madhukishwara, R Jagannath, Dr. BM Hegde, Dr. Gururaj Karjgi, and other prominent thinkers, writers, cinematographers, poets, scholars, educationists, literary enthusiasts and various college students will participate in the event."
"Seminars on various topics, including the Idea of Hindu Civilization, Idea of India, woman and religion, poets' meet, etc. will be held," he added.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr.SL Bhyrappa
Dr. Saraswati Samman Awardee Dr SL Bhyrappa, who, through his writings, has given a great contribution to the values of Indian life and to the country's literature will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement award, Rohinaksa said.
Vasanth Kumar Perla, Raju Gudi and others were present.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
