Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Nov 15: The members of Karnataka Dalitha Sangharsha Samiti (KDSS), district committee staged a protest at Martyrs memorial ground Ajjarkad, here on Friday, November 15 demanding suspension of Umashankar, general secretary, Education department for insulting B R Ambedkar.
G Rajshekahar, district president Komu Sauharda Vedike, said, “Indian Constitution conveys our words of mind. The concept of BJP about India, that it is a Hindu nation, is itself wrong. Ambedkar was the president of constitution drafting committee.
“Mahathma Gandhiji and Ambedkar are the true saints of this nation and not Savarkar. There are people of different communities and religion living in India. But BJP is going to make India a Hindu country. It is not right step.”
A renowned thinker Nagari Babayya said, “Country means nothing but the population. A man should live as a human being in the true sense. Nowadays, people are realizing it. The whole world knows about Ambedkar, but CM Yediyurappa does know. “
Criticizing Chief Minister Yediyurappa, Nagari said, “Yediyurappa has not read history. That is why his history knowledge is weak. Today’s government is spoiling democracy. Birth certificate is not enough to prove his birth, but he must be intelligent. The BJP is telling bundle of lies since a long time. It is a Prajayuddha. I do not believe in violence. Today all education institutions are centers for gaining or making money. There is no equality in here. There is an urgent need to re-build our nation.”
Narayan Manur, DSS leader said, “We are ready to sacrifice anything in the case of Baba Ambedkar. Constitution is not only limited to SC/ST community or any class. Pro-active thinkers and organizations are thinking to erase Ambedkar’s name from the history page of our country. A systematic conspiracy is going on for this. The so called upper class people are dominating over SC/ST and making them voiceless. Umashankar should resign or should be suspended by the concerned authority. Let us uphold the social justice in society.”
Sundar Master, district convener said, “If any one tries to touch the Constitution, he will not be alive. Definitely, bloodshed will happen. I strongly condemn the circular issued by Umashankar.”
William Martis, Manjunath Balkur, Vishwanatha Pethri and others were present.