Speaking against oppression of right-wing only way to save world: Thinker Shiv Sundar
A.S Puthige's "Palestine Nalli Nadeyuttiruvudenu" book released
Udupi: Imminent Thinker and Author Shiv Sundar who graced as the Chief Guest of Abdussalam Puthige’s “Palestine nalli nadeyuttiruvudenu?” (What is going on in Palestine) book release event here at Don Bosco hall on Saturday, speaking about the unjust aggression on Gaza by Israel , opined that only civic power could save this world.
“There is a global boycott movement against the unjust occupation of Israel over the Gaza strip. This is the only hope left before us. Today the opinion of the people from around the world is leaning in favor of justice. Even in the case of India, if people do not fight for justice, we all will become victims of the right wing,” Sundar said during his address at the launch event of Abdussalam Puthige’s “Palestine nalli nadeyuttiruvudenu?” book in collaboration with the NGO Shahabalve.
Sundar, calling Israel’s attack as Inhumane and barbaric, mentioned that, “ The ongoing issues in Israel and Gaza cannot be termed as a war. Besides, it is an unfair attack on the 23 lakh population of Gaza who have been deprived of food, water,and medical facilities for the past 20 years. At present, 45 bombs are being dropped, destroying 12 buildings every hour. A child dies every 10 minutes. Therefore, the current happening there now is inhumane and barbaric.”
“The illegal aggression by Israel is aiding the growth of Hindu Hatred politics in India. This unlawful aggression is being used to supplement and fuel the unfair and genocidal politics taking place within India. Therefore, if India does not properly take a stand for justice, victory of injustice will thrive across the globe,” he said, expressing fear over the surge of genocidal politics in India.
“The happenings in Israel are an unfair assault on justice. If the awareness of justice is not stimulated within India, then we all will have to become the victims of globalisation of injustice. Whatever is being done in Israel is in close resemblance to Indian politics of turning myths into history and building the present and future based on that history.”
“ Israel’s ultimate goal is to drive the entire 23 lakh population of the Gaza strip, from the north to south initially, finally pushing to Egypt. So that Israel can take control of the entire Gaza. Hence this is a disaster not a war, a disaster larger than what happened in 1948 is taking place now.” He condemned the world’s silence stating that, “ the world is tolerating this in silence.”
Rev. Father William Martis, who released the book, speaking at the event stated that Israel is said to be the land given to the Jews in the Bible. But everyone needs to know that the Bible is not a historical book. It is a book of confidence. Therefore, he said that it is wrong to claim responsibility for Israel on the basis of the Bible.
Critic Mushtaq Hennabailu introduced the book to those in attendance. Sahabalve’s co-ordinator Prof. K. Phaniraj presided over the event. Balakrishna Shetty, member of Sahabalve Zilla Samiti, welcomed and gave an introductory speech. Dasamsa Ambedkar Wada Udupi District Chief Convenor Sundar Master delivered the vote of thanks. Yaseen Kodibengre narrated the program.
Politics of unjust in Israel
Alleging unfair politics surrounding the Israel-Gaza tensions Sundar asserts, “ While, the world is supplying arms and is providing financial support to the war-torn Ukraine, which has been attacked by Russia. In Israel-Gaza’s case they are supplying arms to Israel who is carrying out attacks, invading Gaza.”
He also expressed discontent over Israel becoming a role model for all right-wing countries today. “ by providing machinery to suppress the nonviolent struggles. Which is the reason why the Israeli PM visited India for the first time when the right-wing was in power in 2003, similarly Prime Minister Modi was the first Indian PM to visit Israel after he came to power. All right-wing countries have taken Israel as an example to suppress their dissent.”
This book (“Palestine nalli nadeyuttiruvudenu?”) is published by Madhyama Prakashana. For copies kindly contact – 88676 78549
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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