BJP slaps legal notice against historian Guha for linking Gauri to Sangh Parivar

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September 12, 2017

Bengaluru, Sept 12: The Karnataka BJP Yuva Morcha on Monday sent a legal notice to renowned historian Ramachandra Guha for alleging that its ideological mentor, the RSS, and the party had a role in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh.

In the legal notice, the Yuva Morcha demanded Guha issue an unconditional apology in the next three days, and also refrain from making such comments. Failure to comply with the aforesaid instructions will ensue the initiation of a civil and criminal prosecution against him, the notice stated.

"If Ramachandra Guha does not apologise, our party will initiate a legal process and take this to the court. Not just Guha, we are observing everyone who makes such comments, and notices will be issued to them, too," said Karnataka BJP spokesperson Ashwath Narayana.

After the murder of Lankesh, Guha had claimed that the RSS was behind the recent killings of activists and journalists and blamed the BJP government for sowing the seeds of intolerance in the country.

"It was likely that Gauri's murderers came from the same Sangh Parivar from which the murderers of Pansare, Dabholkar and Kalburgi came... The ruling dispensation in Delhi has created a climate of hate and intolerance," Guha had said.

Karunakar Khasale, state secretary of BJP Yuva Morcha in Karnataka, said Guha's allegations were baseless and sought to undermine the organisation which he represents.

Reacting to the BJP-issued notice, Guha took to Twitter and said, "Atal Bihari Vajpayee said the answer to a book or article can only be another book or article. But we no longer live in Vajpayee's India."

In another tweet, the eminent writer said, "In India today, independent writers and journalists are harassed, persecuted, and even killed. But we shall not be silenced."

An ardent critic of the BJP-led NDA coaliton, Ramachandra Guha has often been at loggerheads with the saffron party. Earlier, Guha had alleged he was receiving threats from the ruling party for criticising the Modi government and the RSS.

Gauri Lankesh, known for her strong views against right wing Hindutva politics, was gunned down by unidentified assailants outside her residence in Bengaluru on Septmber 5. The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the coldblooded killing that has caused national outrage and protests.

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Tuesday, 12 Sep 2017

Gone are the days who fear for your dumkies... 

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March 26,2020

Mumbai, Mar 26 : A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother for stepping out of their home during the COVID-19 lockdown in the western suburb of Kandivali, police said on Thursday.Rajesh Laxmi Thakur killed his younger brother Durgesh after the latter stepped out of the house despite repeated warnings about the lockdown on Wednesday night, an official from Samta Nagar police station said.

The deceased, who was working in a private firm in Pune, had returned home following the coronavirus scare, he said.When Durgesh got back home after his outing, the accused and his wife shouted at him and a heated argument ensued, following which the accused attacked him with a sharp object, the official said.The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead on arrival, he said, adding that a case of murder has been registered against the accused.

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March 10,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 10: Tension prevailed in the city after an international flyer quarantined at the District Wenlock Hospital walked out of the facility.

The passenger, with a recent travel history to high-risk countries, refused to cooperate with health officials. The day-long drama ended when the district administration intervened and the flyer agreed to get himself re-admitted.

Deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh said the passenger had fever and was sent to an isolation ward. “The passenger is cooperating with the treatment and samples have been collected for testing,” she said. The samples will be sent to a testing centre in Bengaluru.

Sources told  that rude behaviour by staff at Mangalore International Airport may have angered the passenger and he walked out of the quarantine facility.

She said if passengers show reluctance to be screened, they should first be counselled and allowed to get themselves admitted to a hospital of their choice with quarantine facility. If they still refuse to cooperate, they will have to be hospitalised forcefully, she added.

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March 10,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 10:  Country’s economic condition is not permanent. All young entrepreneurs can be forward looking persons, because all bad times are followed by good times. In fact, it is good time to start your own industry, said Nitte Deemed to be University Chancellor Dr. N Vinaya Hegde. 

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating a three-day entrepreneurship symposium organized by Mangalore University and Department of M. Com and MBA, University Evening College at University College Mangalore here on Monday, he said that entrepreneurship is something you enjoy. You should belief that there is something in you to achieve your area of choice. You should get pleasure out of it. 

Ex-MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik believed that our population is definitely a resource, but symposiums are needed to convert ideas to implementation. Coastal Karnataka is best example for successful entrepreneurship in health, education sector, he added. 

Presiding over the function, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya said that students should be universally compassionate before being an entrepreneur. There will be challenges, failures in entrepreneurship. One should trust himself, and should have courage and confidence to be innovative. One should have aspiration and passion for excellence, he added.

Young scientist, international awardee Swasthik Padma was felicitated on the occasion. Evening college Principal Dr. Ramakrishna B M, Coordinator  Dr. Yathish Kumar were present among others. Kavya P Hegde mastered the ceremony, Venkatesh Nayak presented vote of thanks.

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