Agnes Hijab row: Muslim girl claims ‘threat’ from Gulf; father slams CFI for ‘using’ his daughter

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June 29, 2018

Mangaluru, Jun 29: The hijab row in Mangaluru’s prestigious St Agnes College has taken a new twist with a couple of Muslim girls from the same college accusing the Campus Front of India (CFI) of unnecessarily politicising the issue.

On Jun 25, a few Muslim students of the college under the aegis of the Campus Front of India, had staged a protest to exert pressure on the college authorities to allow them to wear headscarf as part of hijab inside classrooms.

Naureen, Vice President of St Agnes Student Council, who is also a Muslim, told media persons today that she received threats from a man (suspected to be an NRI) from a Gulf country for not supporting the CFI sponsored protest.

She said that the Muslim female students were instigated by a Whatsapp group 'Justice for Scarf and Namaz'.  "A few days ago even I was added to this group along with other Agnes students, but I did not appreciate the conversation and the context. Subsequently I exited from the group. However, my number was anonymously circulated I have been receiving wielded threats from an unidentified male from Saudi Arabia," she revealed.

Meanwhile, Anees Shahik, father of a student, who was allegedly forced to take part in the protest, alleged that his daughter was unnecessarily dragged to the issue by CFI.

"My daughter was just called by this group to discuss the matter outside college gate. But when the media arrived in the scene, she was pressurised to make a statement by CFI. Clearly instigated by them, my daughter made certain statements. At this age it is easy for children to fall for pressure of such groups," he said.

“The matter is blown out of proportion, whereas I certainly feel that this is an internal matter and it can be resolved by the school management and administration,” he added.

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naureen
 - 
Tuesday, 3 Jul 2018

muhammad rafique, you cant tell me what i should do . theres nothing like behaving like a muslim. i know what i have done. i am not trying to impress the management or any of the members. i did what was right. i am not against anyone . But, protesting against the college was not an option. i dont want you to fight (if you knew about islam you would also know what violence is haram) . 

Muhammad Rafique
 - 
Saturday, 30 Jun 2018

In reply to by Agnes Student

Thanks for helping me understand that you are a girl student .

dear sister it's  better not drag my family members here.

firstly  I didnt comment on you personally unless you are Naureen. i still wonder how can someone feel instigated with the phrase "justice for scarf and namaz" '

Mr. Narang kotian, we don’t want your sympathy , don’t pull down Pakistan’s politics to us keep quit.

Mr Rafeeq,
You need not to teach me where to raise my voice and where not. I also have the right to hide my identity (just like you have right to wear hijab). By the way, instead of asking me to show the guts, ask the female members of your family. Mind your tongue while arguing with a girl

why commenting with anonymous identify ? have guts to reveal yourself

why are you silent when cheddi goons have been creating ruckus in the name of  moral policing?

give your suggestions to morons like pumpwell, etc

Naren Kotian
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Congrats to Naureen. Muslim girls like you are asset of the nation. Don’t hesitate to go and file complaint against those who issue you threats. They are jihadists. People like them had tried to kill Malala too. I am sure that you will face more threats in future from thirbokis. But believe me, the more threats you receive, the more you become stronger. 
Jai Hind

Suresh
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

CFI has only these 3 members..!  in thier protests, always these 3 people. No other people is there for them. Somehow they managed to get few girls this time for the protests. 

Kumar
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

I wont believe a muslim father will tell against issue if the intention is true. I believe CFI using that girl and politicising the issue. 

Vidya Shetty
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Appreciate the courage of Naureen, who braved threats and issued a bold statement. All are with you. Don’t worry. Let the misogynists go to hell.

Mr Rafeeq. First you behave like a Muslim by understanding the issue. What’s the meaning of your question? Whats the meaning of asking justice for scarf & namaz? What happened in Agnes is its internal issue. You need not to send your sister or daughter to this college. Stop giving ur bullshit advices to other girls.

Ibrahim
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

CFI supports only unwanted issues. 

Was it too bad than your right wing folks have been spreading hatred against muslims?

Muhammad Rafique
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Sister Naureen, what is wrong in asking justice for scarf & namaz?

First try to learn what Islam is  and behave like a Muslim. Rather being a office bearer of a student council and impress upon the management and others .

Sindhu Baliga
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Admin of the jihadist whatsapp group 'Justice for Scarf and Namaz' must be arrested immediately. This group is responsible for all the confusion. One of my Muslim friends showed me the conversations in the group. It was too bad

Apolitical 
 - 
Friday, 29 Jun 2018

Some students were used by the CFI and some by the college. Please allow the students to lead the life as they wish and concentrate on education. Keep communal hatred away from the campus

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June 20,2020

Shivamogga, Jun 20: Shivamogga District unit of Congress led by party veteran Kagodu Thimmappa staged a protest against state government's proposal to amend the land reform act, which will allow non-agriculturist to buy farmland.

The leaders of Farmers' Union (Raith Sangh) also staged a protest at Mahaveer circle and questioned CM's stand as he took oath in the name of farmers.

The district congress staged a protest at the premise of the Deputy Commissioner office in Shivamogga city.

The protesters termed Karnataka Government led by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa as an anti-farmers government.

According to Congress and Raith Sang, the proposed amendments to Karnataka State Land reforms act 1961 will cause harm to farmers.

"According to the proposed amendment, non-agriculturists like business tycoons can also purchase the agriculture land. This will help the businessman and will be harmful to farmers," protesters said.

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May 25,2020

Bengaluru, May 25: Helpless dairy farmers in a village in Bangaluru Rural district have dumped around 4,000 litres of milk into drains and on anthills.

The shocking incident took place at Chikka Korati near Hoskote yesterday after the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) refused to collect the milk because a pregnant woman in the village had tested positive for Covid-19.

The village was sealed off three days ago and three of the woman’s family was sent to institutional quarantine. The incident is an embarrassment since the government has been urging people not to stigmatise patients or their contacts.

“In Hoskote taluk, we lead in milk production,” Guru Korati, a villager, said. “There are around 130 families in the village, but we have two milk producers’ cooperative societies (MPCSs) – Chikka Korati MPCS and Dinne Korati MPCS. Our village produces more than 4,000 litres per day. The KMF refused to collect milk from both societies after they learnt about the positive case. Frustrated, we poured the milk down the drain.”

Guru wanted the government to address the village’s problems. “We are not only struggling to sell milk, but we also cannot transport vegetables which we cultivate,” he said.

Veerabhadrappa, from Chikka Korati in Bayala Narasapura gram panchayat, said: “Several families have cows enough to yield more than 50 litres of milk. What will they do with such a huge quantity of milk?”

Mehaboob Sab, panchayat development officer (PDO) of Bayala Narasapura GP, said, “We aren’t sure how the woman contracted Covid-19. A family member had visited Tamil Nadu and the woman also frequently visited a hospital in Kolar for checkups. We are still tracing her contacts.” 

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