Shivaram to continue protest against made snana

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December 5, 2013

Mangalore, Dec 5: Reiterating that he will continue to protest against inhuman practice of made snana-rolling over plantain leaves containing leftovers of the lunch served to Brahmins- Karnataka State Backward Classes Awareness Forum president K S Shivaram said that they have launched a series of protests calling for its ban.

Addressing the media persons on Wednesday Mr Shivaram said that on December 7 scheduled to continue at the Kukke Subramanya Temple, his organisation, with the support of Dalit groups and progressive seers such as Revansiddeshwara Math, Nayakarahatti Math in Chitradurga, among others, will observe a one-day hunger strike in front of Deputy Commissioner's Office here.

Meanwhile, protests involving more than 50 maths would occur at Bangalore in order to put pressure on the government to stop the practice, Mr. Shivaram said.

He expressed disappointment with the government for not banning made snana and pankthi bheda, discrimination based on caste while serving food. “Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Legislative Council leader Motamma led agitations against the discriminatory practices. Now that they are in power, they should ensure these practices are banned.”

During a fact-finding trip to Kukke Subramanya conducted by his organisation in 2011, he was assaulted by devotees.

He rued that the proposed anti-superstition bill was being met with opposition. “There is a lot of misinformation circulating around. Most of those who oppose the bill haven't even read it. It is necessary to pass this bill as it will remove unpleasant and inhumane elements of Hindu religion,” said Mr. Shivaram.

Among the rumours being spread was the ban in taking schoolchildren to temples or certain'harmless' rituals.

‘Give manava deekshe'

He also said that Pejavar seer should give'manava deekshe' (human oath) to the people instead of giving controversial'vaishnava deekshe.'

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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