Seer in Karnataka asks people to "pelt stones, set things on fire" to get reservation for community
Davanagere: A video containing a controversial statement on reservation, made recently by Annadani Bharati Hadapada Annappa Swami, the pontiff of Muddebihala Thangadagi Hadapada Mutt, has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking widespread outrage and discussions.
The video captured the pontiff addressing a 'Janajagruti' convention in Davanagere during the Hadapada Jayanthi celebration on Tuesday. In the footage, Hadapada Annappa Swami can be heard saying, "We need to fight for the 2A Reservation of the Hadapada community. In order to ensure our children's future is bright, fight on the streets, pelt stones, and set things on fire. Only then will our community be promised any reservation by the political leaders, not otherwise. Get into battle without any delay."
What added to the controversy was the presence of KS Basavanthappa, the Congress legislator from Mayakonda, and Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swami of the Koodalasangama Lingayat Panchamasali Mahapeetha, both sharing the dais with Hadapada Swami during the event.
The statement has stirred widespread discussions on social media platforms, with many expressing their concerns about the call for violence and its potential consequences. Critics have raised questions about the responsibility of religious leaders in promoting peaceful dialogues rather than inciting aggression.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
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