United for a better Mangaluru, leaders pledge to isolate anti-social elements

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September 9, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 9: Calling upon the people to be united for a better Mangaluru, the leaders from different communities and faiths on Friday resolved to isolate communal forces and anti-social elements that take law into hands in the name of religion and disrupt peace.

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Religious thinkers from Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism and representatives from over a dozen organizations from Dakshina Kannada were part of the United for a better Mangaluru' conclave held at town hall here.

Applauding the efforts of the organizers to bring people together for a noble cause, Mangaluru city police chief M Chandra Sekhar in his valedictory address said that peace loving people from all the communities should speak aloud against injustice and wrong doing they see.

“Unfortunately decent people here are not speaking. If wrongdoers are told on the face about their wrongdoing then he/she will not repeat the same any further,” he said. Mr. Sekhar asked people to report the sale of cannabis and speak against those violating traffic rules.

Earlier, religious leaders and activists unanimously suggested a simple solution to end mistrust among people and to create solidarity: “We should mutually appreciate good deeds. And if there are bad deeds then the wrong doers should be openly called out by their community members, who should not remain silent.”

Sri Eesha Vitaldas Swamy, the chief pontiff of Kemar Sandeepani Ashram, said that those who are involved in communal clashes are actually ignorant of their own religions. "Let us be Mangalureans first before identifying ourselves as Hindus, Muslims, Christians or Sikhs. Our city has been facing several threats either in the name of unscientific projects like Yettinahole or in any other manner. In such scenario, we all should stand united for a better Mangaluru," he added.

Moulana Abdul Azeez Darimi, khateeb of Chokkabettu Mohiuddin Juma Masjid, said only a section of the society is behind all anti-social activities. "People of Mangaluru have shown their tenderness of heart whenever tragedies struck the city. People of all faiths joined hands during the rescue operations when Air India Express flight crashed in Mangaluru. Muslim women were saved from drowning by Hindu youths at Ullal beach. Several such instances shows that Mangaluru can be a better place to live," he added.

Mohammed Kunhi, an Islamic preacher and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind leader, said it was important for community member to correct the mistakes of their community members. When there are good deeds by a Muslim then it should be appreciated by Hindus and vice versa. This would go a long way in building solidarity among communities, he said.

St Joseph Institutions director Rev Fr Onil D'Souza said the idea of oneness is possible only if people of all religions accept it in their life. "Preaching should not be limited only to speeches, but it should be put into practice for harmony in the society. Similarly, no religious practices should create trouble for others," he added.

Gyani Parveen Singh, priest of Mangaluru Sikh Gurudwara, called upon parents to teach children the values of universal brotherhood. "God is in your heart. All fights in the society will come to an end if we find god in every creation in this world," he suggested. Nirmal Kumar, a Jain scholar, said that children should be taught the way to see the world without hatred.

Bunt stalwart Malady Ajith Kumar Rai, fishermen leader Vasudev Bolar, Christian leader Walter Maben, communal harmony activist Suresh Bhat Bakrabail and organizer Saif Sultan also spoke on the occasion.

The organisations that were part of the event are: Ahinda, Buntara Yane Nadavara Mathr Sangha, Catholic Diocese of Mangalore, Dalit Sangharsha Samiti, Hidayah Foundation, Highland Islamic Forum, Hope Foundation, Jain Samiti, Karnataka Christian Educational Society, Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike, Karnataka Missions Network, KKMA-Karnataka, M Friends, Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha, Muslim Lekhakara Sangha, Sri Guru Singh Sabha Society, Talent Research Foundation and Yuva Vahini.

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fathima
 - 
Sunday, 11 Sep 2016

Brother Naren,
Highlighting negative part of particular community will not make any person great.May be Ahmadi or whatever other sects you mentioned might be existing in some particular locations but to us ,it doesn't belong to our circle Alhumdulillah!! WE ARE JUST MUSLIMS.
We have here Irani masjids,but if its late for namaz ,i go there.I have seen them having small stones there.But that doesnt make me any less muslim.I said salam to their ladies.Its people like you always put ghee by giving reminders to those muslims who are in doubt of their Islamic identity,so that they always be divided within community.
By the way Bro,I ve seen lot of non muslims like you,who hated Islam to the core,but hating round and round ,they ACCEPTED ISLAM ALSO.On this auspicious day of ARAFAH, I pray to Almighty Allah samething happens with you too.May he guide you to the straight path.The day you become MUSLIM,PLEASE DO COME TO UAE ANNA WILL SERVE YOU BEEF BIRYANI ALONG WITH YEJAMAANA.
LASTLY LETS STRIVE TO UNITE, THAN STRIVING TO DIVIDE.

Naren kotian
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Fathima ..haha co existence adu nimma baayalli ...give me a break ....its well known fact wherever Muslims are in large % ..they are highly intolerant against non Muslims ...papa naan Muslims Illa Andre ...shia ahmadia or Ismaili galanna midalla ...avru I'll a Andre sunni galalle muhajir antha kollu Jana ree ...democracy na misuse madkondu hidden Islamic agenda itkondu tirgidre gottagalvamma ? ...mostly peace na replace maadi with piece ...co existance impossible in Islamic world ....

Respect the sentiment of each faithb? Haha ..good joke adu nimma bayalli ...sari Saudi nalli nange pork and yenne yelli sigathe heli ...nam style na naavu follow maadtivi ...illa Alva ..Ade matter ....yaava cause GU idu maadtha illa Saudi wahabi galinda kaas bartha ide ...peace anno nepadalli ..bandavrige kabab piece tinsi kalsodu ashte ...milk shake galige video Torsi innashtu kaas kilodu ...hahaha ...hogree hogree yejamanrige biryani maadi tinsi ..time aithu ...

Adnaan
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Really good event for a noble cause. Pls continue such events and we all mangaluru people are with you.
Mr. Naren kotian, huttu guna betta hatthidaru badalaagadu.

Jai Hind

fathima
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Brother Viren,
The idea of united for a better mangaluru was done by liberal minds.You might see lot of muslim groups.These are all charity based groups. And charity is compulsory in Islam so there are many philanthropists coming forward to join in and support such groups.
United doesn't mean that Hindus have to perform 5times namaz nor it means muslims have to join in Ganesh chaturti.Being tolerant towards others culture is more united. Now you can see jains,they are vegans,its absolutely fine with us.If they dont eat ,what we eat. Christians are absolutely fine if we dont eat pigs. RESPECT THE SENTIMENTS OF OTHER COMMUNITY.
How long you 'll deny the fact that India is not for all, its for only majority. Every nation has majority and minority, even in monarchy ruled nation like KSA has minority. To Live in co-existence was the main priority of this event. I know many RSS affiliated groups are not happy with unity of all religion,because it 'll axe their business. But let me remind you something ,the bad work you do with bad intention will one day will return back to you itself. BUT AT THE SAME TIME GOOD WORK YOU DO WILL GIVE YOU SO RELIEF TO YOUR SOUL. WE HUMANS ARE CREATED BY GOD IN SUCH A MANNER, THAT BAD THINGS WILL HAVE BAD IMPACT ON US AND AFFECT US MENTALLY, SO YOU CAN SEE SUICIDES, REVENGE MURDER ETC.
Lets do good work so that we remain mentally and physically both happy..

JaI HIND

ahmed
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

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Naren kotian
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Nattu delight after long time...Punjabi babe message nod de sumar dina agithu ...mangalore ge enu agilla ..ray of hope annodakke ...we nationalist Indians are highly vigilant on third rated community which indulges in anti India activities ...that's it ...here concept is simple using wahabist funds organise programs to project as peace lovers in the back ground its reverse ...

first ur community must fix why drug peddling stealing and smuggling is highest in your community ...teach them.ethics ..so instead ivella beda ..its no use ...

one guy whose name mentioned in comment 1 ..that person went to muzzaffarnagar to do charity service ...he concentrated entirely on his community area ..is he secular ?...when many who were brutally attacked by Muslims were staying next yo the camp...this guy if he is true lover of humanity ...must have served all ...but all gimmick ..kumda initiative ....say that your community will be with him ...not Mangalore

Deepak D
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

If the peace lovers are united and anti-social elements are isolated then for sure Mangaluru will be a heaven in India.

Farhan Abdullah
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Happy to see positive things happening in Mangaluru. Police commissioner's role also praiseworthy. I thank all the organisers from the bottom of my heart for bringing the dream of all peaceful mangloreans into reality.

Viren Kotian
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Most of the organisers are Muslim groups, which have direct or indirect links with Zakir Naik, who has links with terror organisations. They unitedly fooled Bants organisation and a couple of leaders from Indian nationalist religions.

I want to ask a simple question to those Muslim orgastions: Will the offer prayer to Ganesh and other gods? If no, then you are all hypocrites.

Jithendra
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Good programme. The organisers have ignored political leaders and ministers. That's really a great thing.

Natasha Sharma
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Wonderful event. pleased to read about religious leaders speaking against communalism. This is a ray of hope for all people in coastal Karnataka.

Abbu Beary
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

A good event for a noble cause. Thank you Saif Sultan and others for taking initiative and playing a leading role in this much needed event. Plz continue such events. Mangaluru will be with you.

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Since the lockdown was announced, the management, staff and alumni of St Agnes College are playing an active role in ensuring no one is deprived of food and essentials during these challenging pandemic times.

The College as part of its Agnes towards Community (ATC) programme had adopted villages such as Munnur, Harekala, Amlamogaru, Someshwara and Pavur. Various development drives are conducted in these villages by the staff and students. However, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the activities undertaken in these villages were kept on hold.

The College recently received information from its network that several families in these villages are struggling for food and essentials.

The College management in association with its alumni and well-wishers took-up the initiative to distribute ration kits consisting of rice, dal, spices, tea powder, hygiene products and other essentials to 500 needy families belonging to these villages.

The drive was held in presence of Zilla Panchayat member Dhanalakshmi Gatty and other Gram Panchayat members.

"We were able to provide food to 600 and more families in different villages and to the stranded migrant workers in the city during this time of crisis because of the generous contributions of our staff, alumni and well wishes" says Sr Dr. M. Jeswina A.C.

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abdulla
 - 
Thursday, 2 Jan 2020

Dear scape goat Naqvi, dont try to fool us.   I know you are a liar as you are int he company of liars.  MPs are taking oath to respect and safeguard indian constitution and not to disrespect it and go agaisnt the teachings of constitution.  What Central Govt has done is 100 perent agaisnt the constitution and every citizen has the right to oppose this.   You are definately go with the Govt as you are paid for it.   But dont force other too to follow you.  What Kerala Govt has done is according to will of people and Central Govtr should respect it.   

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