Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (DV)
Mangalore, Feb 14: The district unit of Sri Rama Sena on Friday February 14 condemned the celebration of Valentine's Day by burning greeting cards near MG Road junction here.
Addressing the protest, convener of Sri Rama Sena Karnataka state southern province Kumar Malemar said, "Sri Rama Sena is not opposed to the emotion of love, but we are opposed to the celebration of a particular day in the name of love."
He explained, "Love is not limited to a single day. For true lovers, each day is a celebration. Having a particular day for celebrating love is not our culture. It is derived from western culture, which we oppose."
Sri Rama Sena also urged that youngsters should not stay out late night partying in the name of Valentine’s Day celebration.
To drive home their point, Sri Rama Sena activists burned greeting cards they collected from various shops.
Dakshina Kannada president of Sri Rama Sena Jeevan Neermarga, vice-president Ganesh Attavar and others were present.