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Conversion has not helped Christian Dalits'

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November 27, 2012

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Mangalore, November 27: Explaining the status of the Christian Dalits in Karnataka, Deputy Director at the Centre for studies of local culture at Kuvempu University Dr Shanmukha A and Research Scholar Shankarappa N S said that the plight of Christian Dalits has not improved in the State, despite converting from Hinduism to Christianity.

The duo was speaking at a session on 'Problems of Christian Dalits in Karnataka' at the IV international conference on 'Rethinking religion in India' at SDM Law College on Monday. Analysing the condition of Dalits who have converted to Christianity, Shankarappa said that 'discrimination' continued to exist even after their conversion.

The mainstream Christians look down upon the Christian Dalits. There is not much difference between the treatment of Dalits by upper caste Hindus and mainstream Christians. The Christians treat Christian Dalits as the people who have converted for the sake of money and other benefits. They treat converted Dalits as aliens, he said.

Pointing out a few instances where Christian Dalits are not accepted by the mainstream Christians, he said the marriages between Christian Dalits and mainstream Christians are not accepted even to this day.

The Christian Dalits and mainstream Christians do not socialise with each other and mainstream Christians keep the converted away from the functions, the research scholar expressed.

“The evil system of caste continues to exist even after the conversion. In fact, conversion is more disadvantageous, for it deprives the Christian Dalits from seeking benefits under SC and ST quota, making their life more miserable.

Conversion makes Dalits isolated, from the Hindus as well as Christians. Hence the conversion does not solve the problem faced by the Dalits, but it only adds more problem,” he said.

However, there was differences of opinion in the audience, as a scholar who was present at the venue said, the conversion has helped Dalits to gain a little more respect in the society, especially from the members of Hindu community.




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June 10,2020

Udupli, Jun 10: A promising Kabaddi player and young businessman allegedly committed suicide inside his father’s boat today at Malpe fishing port as he had suffered heavy loss in business due to covid lockdown. 

The deceased has been identified as Bhagyaraj (27), a resident of Pavanjigudde in Badanidiyoor, Bailakere. He was working as writer for two boats owned by his father. He was a well-known Kabaddi player in Udupi district. 

It is said that he had raised a huge loan to build a house and also acquired a fishing boat. However, he suffered heavy losses in business due to lockdown. Fish famine added to his woes. 

Upset by these developments, Bhagyaraj hanged himself inside his boat that was anchored at the port. A case was registered at Malpe police station. Investigations are on.

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June 6,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 6: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said hotels and restaurants would be allowed to re-open, but the precautionary measures laid down by the Centre against coronavirus were mandatory.

The Chief Minister on Friday held a meeting with the tourism and transport department, also stakeholders, regarding revival of tourism in the state.

Hotels associations and transport companies have said they would follow the guidelines issued by the government, an official press release said here.

The Karnataka government had said it would go by the Centre's direction on opening religious places of worship, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services on June 8.

Buses, hotels and taxi owners association placed some demands at the meeting, the release said, adding that Yediyurappa informed them that he would examine their demands and take appropriate decisions.

The Chief Minister also released a handout regarding the guidelines that need to be followed as the tourism department is opening hotels, guest houses and tourist destinations.

Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi, Tourism Minister C T Ravi and senior officials of the department participated in the meeting.

The government had, on Thursday, said safaris, trekking, jungle lodges and resorts in areas that fall outside the COVID-19 containment zones can re-open provided they adhere to social distancing, hygiene as issued by the governments.

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June 9,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 9: Two days after he went missing under mysterious circumstances, a 33-year-old man was today found dead on the banks of Netravati river at Ullal Hoige on the outskirts of the city.

The deceased has been identified as Chethan Acharya. A missing case was registered on Tuesday morning at Ullal police station.

It is suspected that Chetan might have committed suicide due to depression. 

The missing case was later converted into the case of unnatural death. Investigations are on.

Also Read: Mangaluru: 28-year-old man jumps off Netravati bridge

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