Indian citizens want harmony, politicians prefer social unrest, says senior scribe G U Bhat
Bhatkal: Senior journalist G U Bhat said that while ninety per cent of Indians wish for communal harmony, an equal percentage of political leadership hopes otherwise.
“The people of India are unhappy with the growing communal disharmony in society, as the nation has always been tolerant towards all religions,” Bhat reminded, during a media convention held by the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind at Hotel Royal Oak on Bunder Road in Bhatkal on Thursday.
Addressing the gathering, Bhat said that the sharp difference in preference in relation to communal harmony in society is only making way for social unrest across the nation. The economically backward members of society are the most affected by such unrest, while the upper class remains secure, he pointed out.
“All acts of extreme will have to face the axe at some point in time. Everyone needs to come out of the bloodthirsty mentality,” he said, adding that conventions, interactive sessions and awareness programs would help greatly in doing so.
Bhat also stressed on the need to respect other religions. “Rather than hunting for loopholes, it is preferable to accept the noble aspects in a particular religion. Hinduism too has its own share of shortcomings. There are several points where the teachings of seers like Ramanujacharya and Madhwacharya, among others, clash with each other. Basavanna’s teachings give priority to atheism over belief in God. Yet, we have accepted these differences and living with them harmoniously,” he said.
The senior journalist was honored by the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind on the occasion. Mohammad Kunhi, manager of Shanti Prakashana, felicitated Bhat during the convention. Mohammad Raza Manvi read the citation of honour during the ceremony.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind district convener Talha Siddibapa and Bhatkal president Maulana Syed Zubair were also present.
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Kalaburagi Jail Chief Superintendent gets threat
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Nov 28: Kalaburagi Jail Chief Superintendent R Anitha on Thursday said that an unknown person sent an audio message via a police inspector claiming that they will blow up her car.
However, police said they have not received any complaints in this regard.
Speaking to reporters here, Anitha said, "Somebody has sent an audio message to the police inspector saying that they will blow up my car. I personally did not receive any such message so far, so I would not be lodging any police complaint."
Following the alleged threat, Anitha said she would be more cautious now.
Last month, after Anitha took charge as the Chief Superintendent of Jail, raids were conducted and searches were intensified after photographs and video clips purportedly showing three inmates getting special treatment in the Kalaburagi Central prison went viral on social media.
Following the raids, cell phones, gutka and cigarette packets and beedis were seized from the inmates.
