Mahishasura represents great identity of Dalits: Jayan Malpe
Flower-laying program for Mahishasura held in Malpe
Udupi: The history of India reflects a conflict between Brahmins and Dalits, said Jayan Malpe. He emphasised that Mahishasura represents the great identity of Dalits while speaking at the flower-laying program for Mahishasura, organised by the Ambedkar Yuva Sena Udupi district unit at Saraswati Bayalu Theater, Malpe, on Sunday.
Jayan Malpe criticised the portrayal of Mahishasura in Indian mythology, asserting that the Puranas and epics have misled Dalits by depicting him as a demon. He argued that those who opposed Vedic doctrines were often labeled as demons in ancient texts. "Mahishasura is not a demon but a great savior," he stated.
Harish Salyan, the founder-president of Ambedkar Yuva Sena, highlighted that Vedic literature often portrayed figures like King Bali, Ravana, Narakasura, and Mahishasura in a negative light. He stressed the importance of rejecting traditional mythology and reinterpreting history to reflect the true identity of Dalits.
The program was attended by various Dalit leaders, including Bhagwan, Satish Kappettu, Prasad Malpe, Arun Salyan, Sadhu Chitpadi, Sushil Kumar, Raviraj Lakshminagar, Vasant Ambalapadi, Sadhakar Nergi, Yogesh Malpe, Suresh Thottam, Vinaya Balaramanagar, former Municipal Council vice-president Sandhya Tilakraj, Purnima Nanda, Pramila Harish, Sada V Pain Jayaraj, and Chitrakshi Kadike.
Ganesh Nergi, the President of Ambedkar Yuva Sena, Udupi District, stated that due to the enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, the flower-laying program was held symbolically. "Next year, Mahishasura Dasara will be celebrated at the village levels across Udupi district," he added.
Deepak Kodavoor extended a warm welcome to the attendees, while Gunavanth Thottam delivered the vote of thanks.
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PM Modi arrives in Ethiopia on second leg of three-nation tour
Addis Ababa (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on the second leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali received PM Modi at the Addis Ababa International Airport. In a unique gesture, he also drove Modi to the hotel.
On the way, he took a special initiative of taking PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary.
PM Ali informed his Indian counterpart about the varieties of Ethiopian coffee during informal talks.
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Ethiopian PM’s special gestures show remarkable respect for Modi, sources said.
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"Celebrating age-old India-Ethiopia ties! Prime Minister @narendramodi arrives in Addis Ababa on his maiden bilateral visit to Ethiopia. In a special gesture, PM @AbiyAhmedAli came to personally receive him at the airport. Prime Minister was accorded a warm and colourful welcome," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on social media.
"Ethiopia is a key partner for India in the Global South and a fellow BRICS Member," he added.
Modi will be holding wide-ranging discussions with his counterpart on all aspects of India–Ethiopia bilateral ties.
“As partners in the Global South, the visit will be a reiteration of the shared commitment of the two nations to advance close ties of friendship and bilateral cooperation,” a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said before his departure from India.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
He will also meet the Indian diaspora during the two-day visit.
Addis Ababa is also the headquarters of the African Union.
In 2023, during India’s G20 Presidency, the African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20.
PM Modi arrived in Ethiopia from Jordan, where he held a one-on-one meeting with King Abdullah II at the Husseiniya Palace on Monday before the delegation-level talks.
India and Jordan also inked MoUs in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at giving a major boost to bilateral ties and friendship.
From Ethiopia, Modi will visit Oman on the final leg of this three-nation tour.
