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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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
