DSS stages 'Tamate' protest against Bhagavad Gita seminar at Kuvempu University
Shivamogga: A seminar titled "Bhagavad Gita and Crime Control," organized at Kuvempu University, sparked controversy on Tuesday, leading to a protest by the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (KDSS).
The seminar was jointly organised by Kuvempu University, the Swarna Rashmi Trust, and the Sri Bhagavad Gita Abhiyan District Committee. Opposing the event, KDSS members staged a 'Tamate Chaluvali' (drum-beating agitation) in front of the university campus.
Allegations of right-wing agenda
Addressing the protesters, M. Gurumurthy, State Convener of the KDSS, alleged that the seminar was being used to promote a right-wing ideological agenda.
"This event is contrary to the ideals of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu and violates the spirit of the Constitution drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar," Gurumurthy stated.
Call for boycott by Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa
The protesters directed sharp criticism at Vice-Chancellor Sharath Ananthamurthy, accusing him of harbouring fundamentalist views. With the university scheduled to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava tomorrow, Gurumurthy appealed to the chief guest, noted writer Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa, to boycott the function.
"Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa, who has served as the conscience of this land for years, should not share the stage with a Vice-Chancellor who is communal, casteist, and fundamentalist. I appeal to him not to attend the program," Gurumurthy urged.
Gurumurthy demanded that the State Government recall Vice-Chancellor Sharath Ananthamurthy. He argued that Kuvempu advocated for 'Manava Jathi' (Universal Humanity) and believed that no single religious text should be revered above humanity.
"It is inappropriate to bring RSS ideologies to the forefront in a university named after Kuvempu. Why is the administration conducting this event secretly, without any university scholars, and under heavy police protection? By doing so, the Vice-Chancellor has stood against the very aspirations of Kuvempu," he added.
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Communal hate speech case: Bail granted to Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat
Mangaluru: RSS leader Dr. Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been granted bail by the Puttur Fifth Additional District and Sessions Court in a case related to alleged communal hate speech.
The case pertains to a complaint filed against Bhat for delivering a speech during a Deepotsava event that was allegedly communal, derogatory towards women, and capable of disturbing public order. The incident took place on October 22 at Uppalige in Puttur taluk during the Deepotsava and Gopuja programme, where Bhat was present.
Following the complaint filed by Eshwari Padmunja at the Puttur Rural Police Station, the police had issued a notice directing Bhat to appear for inquiry. Subsequently, Bhat filed an anticipatory bail petition before the court.
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During the hearing on October 27, the court issued an interim order restraining coercive action and adjourned the matter to October 29 for complete hearing. On October 29, the counsel representing complainant Eshwari Padmunja sought permission to argue under Sections 338 and 339 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The court adjourned the matter several times post that.
On Wednesday, the court granted bail to Prabhakar Bhat.
Advocate Mahesh Kaje represented him in the proceedings.
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