Vivekananda was against casteism and untouchability: Dr. Vasant Kumar
Vivekananda Jayanti Celebration by Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha
Puttur, Jan 12: Swami Vivekananda was the one, who set the idea of 'Daridra Narayana Devoja' globally. He was against casteism and untouchability. He had realized that India could attain incredible growth with the science and technology of Western nations, noted Kannada professor of Maharani College of Mysore and ABVP national vice-president Dr. BV Vasanth Kumar.
He was speaking at the Vivekananda Jayanthi -2019 program organised by Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha here.
"While the different religions of the world claim that man was a sinner, financial animal, political animal; Vivekananda said that man was an Amrutaputra (son of immortality). Vivekananda is not limited to Hinduism or India. Instead, he belongs to the religion of the world. For this reason, Vivekananda is worshiped in the world," Vasanth Kumar said.
Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha Secretary Dr.KM Krishna Bhat presided over the function.
Vivekananda Vidyavrdhaka Sangha Vice President Dr. Sudha Rao welcomed, and treasurer Surendra Kini proposed the vote of thanks.
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Trump says he ‘hasn’t even thought about’ continuing Iran ceasefire
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.
“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.
Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”
Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”
“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.
When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”
The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
