Huge procession in Mangaluru to mark Milad-un-Nabi
Mangaluru, November 20: As part of the birthday (Milad-un-Nabi) of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad(PBUH) who preached peace and harmony to the world, Mangaluru Social Service Centre has organized a mega procession from Juma Masjid to Bavuta Gudde Idgah Maidan on Tuesday evening. Dakshina Kannada District Khazi Al Haji Twaka Ahmed Musliyar inaugurated the procession. He said that the procession should be passed peacefully by chanting Swalath of the Prophet.
Bandar Friends, Galli Guys, Hari Can, Bandar Young Friends, TC Welfare Foundation, Kasai Galli Friends, Kandatpalli Friends, JMC Friends, Samna Group, TC Friends, Kudroli Friends, Bengare Friends, Kandak Friends groups participated in the procession. Mangaluru Social Service Centre honorary president and former mayor K Ashraf, President Nazeer Ahmed, Vice President K Basheer, General secretary Munavar, Assistant secretary Khaleel Ibrahim, Treasurer KE Rasheed, Convener Muhammad Ashraf B, Advisor Ibrahim, Members Mohammad Sherief, MA Mansoor, Siddiq Kotekani, Noufal, Javed, Siraj, Noushad, Ashraf Paya, Naheem Pappu, Riyaz Haji, Zakeer Koyi, MA Rizwan, Farman, MH Amjad, MK Fayaz, Abdul Latheef, Abdul Sameer, Arshad, Irfan, FM Farooq Bayya, KP Asif, Naseer AK and Khateeb Sadakathullah Faiji of Central Jumma Masjid, Haji Muhammad Hanif, Haji Basha Tanjala, Addu Haji of Central Juma Masjid participated in the procession.
More than 10,000 Muslims participated in the procession.
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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."
