Mangaluru: BWF invites applications for mass marriage
Mangaluru, November 21: In order to encourage and support marriage of financially backward Muslim women, the Abu Dhabi-based Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) would conduct its 7th mass marriage at the Milagres auditorium here on February 16, 2019. The BWF would give 5 gram gold, cash to purchase marriage dress, gift to bridegroom and will also bear the marriage expenses.
Muslim women from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur, Kodagu, Shivamogga and Kasaragod districts can avail this benefit. Applicants have to search the bridegrooms. Priority would be given to Orphans, Physically disabled and Aged women and the decision of the selection committee is final.
Interested could submit their applications with complete details like names of bride and bridegroom, age, postal address and phone number with the confirmation from local Jamat to Mr Umar UH, convener, BWF Mass Marriage Organising Committee, C-24, 2nd Floor, Al Rahaba Plaza, Nellikai Road, Mangaluru- 575001 by December 31. Interested could contact over phone (9845054191), said BWF president Mohammad Ali Uchila.
In a recently held mass marriage preparatory meeting, BWF president Mohammad Uchila, Vice president Mohammed Rafeeq Krishnapura, Principal advisor Mohammad Kallapu and Mass Marriage Organising Committee convener Umar UH participated.
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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."
