Court, secular government have no right to decide about Hindu religious issues: Pejawar Seer
Udupi, Jan 04: Court, secular government have no right to make decisions about the matters of Hindu religion and traditional issues. Hindu religious leaders and Hindu people should decide on this, stated Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt.
Speaking to presspersons at the Pejawar Mutt in Udupi district, Swamiji said, "My statement regarding women entering the Sabarimala temple has been misinterpreted. "Therefore, I am making my opinion clear," he said.
"I have a neutral stand on Sabarimala issue. In the past, I have opposed many traditions. For instance, I have opposed the Yede Snana, supported Dalits' temple entrance. I have given my consent to stop Yede Snana at the Krishna Mutt. The scriptures have not denied the women's entry into the Sabarimala temple. But, tradition opposes it," he added.
In such matters of Hindu religion, court and secular government should not take decisions. Instead, Hindu religious leaders and members of the Hindu Community should come to a conclusion, and this is my opinion, he clarified.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
