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Bantwal: Dalit Organizations Should Unite to Struggle for Rights—Ramanath Rai
- Sat, Oct 11 2008 07:12:59 AM
Daijiworld Media Network—Bantwal (RD/CN)
Bantwal, Oct 11: Various Dalit organizations should be brought under one forum, to stage a joint struggle, said Ramanath Rai, former state minister, on Thursday October 9.
Rai was speaking at the inauguration of the new Dakshina Kannada (DK) branch of Karnataka State Dalit Mahasabha and the new office of Navachetana Trust, located at Kusuma Complex, B C Road, near here.
Dalit organizations are facing setbacks due to differences of opinion among members, weakening the struggle with every passing day, said Rai. Taluk panchayat president Chandrahas Shetty Bolantoor, presided over the programme.
Municipal councilor Yashoda, members Ramakrishna Alva, Srinivas Malli, retired Tahsildar Chandru, A Chandra Kadeshvalya, taluk panchayat acting CEO Dr U Jayaraj, and taluk family welfare officer Ramachandra, were present on the dais.
Trust president Raja Hallamajal welcomed the gathering. Trustee Harish Kumar proposed vote of thanks. Trustees Vishwanath Hallamajal, Vijay Nayanadu, Guruvappa, Subhash, K S Kishore, B Sundari, and Sudharani, were present.