Udupi : The various communities in the society today need to know each other. Hence such a convention is needed for communities to socialize. Prejudiced opinions are widespread among communities in today’s society. It is imperative for communities to mingle with such views, said Dr. Chandra Poojary, Retired Professor of Hampi University.
The elite of the hierarchical structure of society are not letting the backward classes rise. For that reason, Prof Poojary regretted the fact that communities are being kept out of bounds by various means.
Speaking as a special guest and resource person of the “The convention of various communities (Sneha Samavesha)” organized by Udupi District Muslim Okkoota at Amrath Garden Auditorium, Ambagilu near here on Saturday, January 9, Prof Chandra Poojary said that political leaders who speak of community development today need to come up with more than just building temples and religious worshipping places. Hence, those who talk about the community development need to come forward in the society, he said.
No country has developed with infighting or quarrel with communities each other. We have witnessed the conditions of the US, Sri Lanka Pakisthan and other countries. The infighting between communities is not a rule of nature. It is the creation of man. It is a man’s choice not to have fights each other, said Prof. Chandra Poojary.
Prof. Poojary said that the democratic foundations are collapsing today. In a democracy, we have the power to tolerate diversity. Criminals are reigning because of our bravery today. Around 43% elected members of parliament with criminal records and 29% are elected under serious criminal record. These politicians need to divide the society in order to gain political means.
He said that such a situation should be improved the conditions of the grassroots communities. Today, agriculture, health, education and other policies are not in favour of the poor. It is unfortunate that all this is in favour of capitalists. God not created the any religion. But human created the religions. The quarrel between the communities must be stopped for such a situation to develop. The country cannot be built on a rift between communities.
Earlier, Udupi District Muslim Okkoota President Mohd. Yaseen Malpe gave introductory speech and gave the gratitude to all. He said the Muslim Okkoota since 20 years of existence organized various society favoured various programmes to unite various communities in the district. He completed his four year term as a president and he gave all concerned for the marvelous achievements of the Okkoota.
During the occasion, Udupi District Muslim Okkoota’s “Manava Rathna” Humanitarian Ratna Award was presented to famed human rights and social activist G Rajashekar and the “Seva Rathna” award was presented to Muhammed Ismail Saheb of Hoode for his outstanding service in the field of social service. After the felicitation, G Rajashekar and M Ismail Saheb spoke during the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Muslim Okkoota honored nine personalities for their various contributions to the society in various fields. They were Fr. William Martis, Bannanje Babu Amin, Sadhu Salian, Vittaldas Bannanje, Haji Abdulla Parkala, Vishu Shetty Ambalpady, Ayeesha Karkala, Shashikala Benjamin Kotian and Laxmibai Poojary. In favour of honor, Bannanje Babu Amin and Shashkikala Kotian spoke during the occasion
the programme.
The Chief guests of honor, Vinay Kumar Sorake, Pramod Madhwaraj, Amrith Shenoy, Raju Poojary Baindoor were speaking during the occasion.
The chief editor of Varthabharathi Abdulsalam Puttige presided over the programme. In his presidential address said that our country looking for the leader of the world. Yes, in fact, our country leads in various fields like population, drug peddling and use, highest beliefs and religions, corruption, criminals in people’s representatives, discriminating backwards and women, rapes on women, suicides etc etc. The people should bring the various problems in the society and need to solve them without any quarrel between communities. We should keep aside the agenda of politicians who politicizing their personal gains. We should look forward to unite all the communities in the society of the country.
Earlier, National Padmashri Award winner Harekala Hajabba was inaugurated the program with pouring water on coconut tree sapling. At the end Humanitarian Rathna Award winner donated his award cheque amount Rs. 25,000 to Harekala Hajabba and Service Rathna Award winner donated his award cheque amount or Rs, 25,000 to Shashikala Kotian for her ‘Asha Nilaya’ organization.
Earlier after the invocation, Maulana Zamir Rashadi placed the words of Koran and EPPS School’s children sang welcome song. Mohd Maula Secretary of Okkoota welcomed the gatherings. Iqbal S Katapady proposed vote of thanks and Abdulrazak Ananthadi compered.