Pamphlet reading ‘Can Buntas tolerate it if Shudras begin to rule us’ sparks controversy in DK
Mangaluru: In the final hours leading up to the Lok Sabha elections in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, a contentious pamphlet circulated by the 'Bunta Brigade' has stirred controversy.
Titled 'Appeal to Bunta voters to ensure victory of Brijesh Chowta of our community', the pamphlet urges members of the Bunta community to rally behind BJP candidate Captain Brijesh Chowta, raising concerns about potential domination by the "Shudra class".
The pamphlet highlights the historical rivalry between the Bunta and Billava communities, with Captain Brijesh Chowta representing the former and Padmaraj Pujari of the Congress representing the latter. The pamphlet speaks about the critical challenge BJP faces in securing votes from the Billava community, traditionally a stronghold of the Congress.
Drawing attention to the perceived threat of Shudra caste rule, the pamphlet questions whether the self-respecting Buntas can tolerate the rule of Shudras. It accuses Janardana Pujari, a former parliamentarian from the Billava community, of diminishing the influence of the Bunta society through his political and business endeavours.
The pamphlet calls for concerted efforts within the Bunta community to ensure the victory of their candidate, emphasising the importance of countering potential vote-buying tactics employed by rival parties.
It urges the Bunta community to mobilise its resources and influence to sway voters towards the BJP, warning against the repercussions of allowing a Shudra candidate to assume power.
The controversial content of the pamphlet has sparked condemnation, with many denouncing its divisive rhetoric and caste-based appeals.
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Kerala: 'Kallakkadal' red alert revised to orange warning
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services on Saturday withdrew a 'red alert' issued for 'Kallakkadal' in the coastal areas of Kerala and the south Tamil Nadu coast and revised it to an 'orange alert'.
'Kallakkadal' is a phenomenon of sudden sea swells causing rough waves in coastal areas.
As part of the phenomenon, the low-lying areas of the Kerala coast are likely to experience rough sea and sea surge due to extremely strong waves of 0.5 meters to 1.5 meters till 11.30 pm on Sunday, the INCOIS said.
The low-lying coastal areas of south Tamil Nadu are also likely to experience a similar situation and high waves of 0.5 meters to 1.8 metres may cause sea surge there till tomorrow night, the agency warned.
INCOIS, the central agency that issues weather warnings for fishermen in the country, advised people to safely moor their fishing vessels in the harbour.
Authorities advised people to continue their caution and avoid trips to the beach and completely stay away from activities at sea.
The term 'Kallakkadal' literally means a sea that comes suddenly like a thief.
INCOIS has earlier said that the swells result from strong winds in the southern part of the Indian Ocean at certain times, and that they occur suddenly without any particular indications or warning which is why it is named 'Kallakkadal'.
