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Mangalore: District Unit SIO Demands Resignation of State Education Minister

  •   Tue, Jul 19 2011 09:14:29 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
 
Mangalore, Jul 19: The statement made by education minister Vishwehwar Hegde, that those against the teaching of Bhagavad Gita in schools should leave the country, was severely condemned by the activists of district unit of Student Islamic Organisation in front of the DC’s office Tuesday July 19.

Speaking on the occasion, Arif Manchi, sub-editor of Sanmarga said that the Constitution of India was made not on the basis of any one religion; all religions are equal and should be treated equally. He said, "The statement made by the education minister is against the spirit of Constitution and secularism."

He demanded Kageri's resignation and said if he does not step down, chief minister Yeddyurappa should sack him.
 
Sarfaraz, president of SIO, Mangalore said that any step taken by the government should be in sync with all the religions, castes and belief systems.
 
Mohammed Nisar, district organiser, SIO DK among others were present.
  

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  • Gilbert D'Souza, Madanthyar, B'lore

    Sat, Jul 23 2011

    If Mr Kageri reads and understands the constitution of India, he will know who should leave India. He is a minister as per his oath and the provisions of the constitution.But this view is not against teaching and learning of Bhagawath Geetha. It should be taught by temple priests in the temple premises, as Bible is taught in churches and the Quaran in Mosques.

    However, preaching the tenets of Geetha to children alone does no difference in the society, when the principles, values and morals enshrined therein, are not put in practice in governance of the state. If Mr Kageri's government practices what it desires to preach in schools, there will be required social change.

    The minister further says that those opposing teaching of Geetha are influenced by western culture. He is not off the mark as the present education system is the handiwork of British, lest we should go back to the Gurukul system where education is meant for Brahmins and a ed few. Mr Education Minister, will you please learn something.

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