Kavya Suicide Case: Samskara Bharathi to Hold ‘Alvarondige Navu’ on Aug 10
Mangaluru: “We are very much saddened by the suicide of 10th Standard Student Kavya from Alva’s School on July 20 which should not have happened. At the same time, some media as well as in the Social media a few people are posting defaming comments against Dr Mohan Alva. The contribution of Dr Mohan Alva in promoting Art and Culture is tremendous. We the artistes condemn the false allegations against Dr Mohan Alva”, said the president of Samskara Bharati, Purushotham Bhandary in a press meet held at Hotel Janata Delux Pathumudi here on August 7.
Addressing the mediapersons Purushotham said, “On August 10, at 5:30 pm, we will be organizing a programme, “Alvarondige Navu”, to support Dr Mohan Alva. We are not against anyone but we are aware that Dr Mohan Alva has supported all the artistes without any discrimination. Members from more than 20 organizations will gather on August 10 to show their solidarity and support to Dr Mohan Alva.”
Purushotham further said, “We all want a transparent investigation in Kavya’s suicide case and Dr Mohan Alva has extended his full co-operation for any investigations. When Dr Mohan Alva is ready for any investigation, why are some of the media and social groups projecting him in a bad light? We want a thorough investigation in Kavya’s suicide case and the truth to come out.”
Samskara Bharathi Mangaluru, Karnataka Karavali Nrathya Kala Parishath, Sangeetha Parishath, Manikrishna Swami Academy, Karavali Sangeetha Kalavidara Okkuta, Tulu Nataka Kalavidara Okkuta, Karavali Chitrakala Chavadi, Yakshagana Sangatanegalu, Mangala Magic Circle, DK District Kannada Sahitya Parishath, Kreedabharati, Sports Promoters Club, DK Amatuer Athletic Association, Jai Hind Swimming Club, Moyittaya Karnataka Association and Mangaluru Skating Club will take part in the programme.
Chandrashekar K Shetty, Jagadish Shetty, Pramod, Sudhakar Pejawar, Chandrashekar Navada and Ganesh Somayaji also spoke on the occasion.
