Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held a press meet at Hotel Woodlands here, on December 12.
Addressing the mediapersons, M V Puranik said that day-by-day the situation in the district is deteriorating. “We have met police officers and the DC and handed over a memorandum to ban Dr Zakir Naik from coming to Mangaluru. Recently, when the Tipu Jayanti was celebrated, there was communal disturbance in the state. Now, the district minister in-charge is ready to welcome Dr Zakir Naik to Mangaluru.” He further said that an Islamic preacher is coming to Mangaluru which the VHP and BD strongly oppose. “Dr Zakir is a controversial figure and he insults Hindu gods.”
He further said that a memorandum had been already submitted to the Deputy Commissioner requesting to ban Dr Zakir Naik from entering Mangaluru. “There are a number of cases against him in connection with derogatory speeches on Hindu gods, which the Hindu community will not tolerate. If the district administration and the state government want peace and harmony in the society, the DC should immediately impose a ban on Dr Zakir Naik from entering the city.”
Puranik further said that the state government has succeeded in inviting Dr Zakir Naik to Mangaluru. The organizers say that Dr Zakir is coming to promote communal harmony but the same person speaks very low of Hindu gods. He even said that there is no permission to sing “Vande Matharam” in Islam. “All the countries have one law for all, but in India there are different laws for the minority and majority communities. Dr Zakir speaks lowly about Rama and Krishna and makes the people react by insulting Hindu gods. He incites people to create communal violence in the country. If the government wants peace in the society, such persons should not be encouraged. Dr Thogadia in his speech says not to insult any religion, but Dr Zakir compares Hindus to third standard students and Muslims to 10th standard students, and says that due to this, Hindus should listen to Muslims. When there is a question about Islam and our country, Dr Zakir says Islam gets first preference and the country next. If Dr Zakir comes to Mangaluru and hurts the sentiments of Hindus, there will be violence in the district. To avoid any untoward incidents in the district, the concerned authorities should take our request seriously. Inspite of our demands, if Zakir Naik comes to Mangaluru and if any untoward incident takes place, the district administration and the government will be directly responsible,” he said.
Convener of HJV Satyajith Suratkal said that in this country, everyone has the right to preach his/her religion but if anyone demeans another religion, people will not tolerate it. “Through Peace TV, he is delivering hate speeches and insulting other religions. Recently, the Tipu Jayanti was celebrated. It was less government and more of a KFD and PFI sponsored event which created communal violence in the state. Few days ago, when a police officer arrested the accused in the Ulaibettu case, MLA Moideen Bava said that the arrested was innocent and pressurised the police to release him. The police are hesitant to work because politicians are not allowing them to do their duty with transparency,” said Satyajith.
“On January 6, Thogadia is coming to Sringeri to take part in a programme. From there, he will be coming to visit Mangaluru and Udupi. If the district administration will not ban Dr Zakir Naik from coming to Mangaluru, we will intensify our protest,” he added.
When asked about their reaction on the Dharmadhikari attending Dr Zakir’s programme, Satyajith replied that they would meet the Dharmadhikari and convince him not to attend the programme. “We will not allow any of our leaders to attend Dr Zakir’s programme. If the organizers will bring Dr Zakir to Mangaluru, we will intensify our protest,” he reiterated.
When asked why all the leaders do not sit together and try to bring peace in the society instead of fighting, Satyajith replied, “We are ready to come for peace talks and we want to maintain peace in the society.”
When asked whether the Hindu leaders can deliver derogatory speeches, Satyajith said, “Our leaders did not deliver any derogatory speeches.”
Sharan Pumpwell, Tejashwi S N and Kishor Kumar were also present.
We Will Not Tolerate Dr Zakir Naik Entering Mangaluru – Prof Puranik
Dear readers,
Togadia,Mutalik,Sadhvi Balika Saraswati delivers hate speech it is ‘Tolerance’.
If Dr.Zakir Naik,MP Asaduddin Owaisi speaks about truth it is termed ‘INTOLERANCE’.
Let’s the self proclaimed Prof Puranik go to Zakir Naik and ask questions face to face. Will he able to stand the truth?
I would appreciate the organisers to welcome all those dignitaries to personally invite to the function and given first preference to ask the question.
Jai Hind
If Dr.Zakir Naik,MP Asaduddin Owaisi speaks about truth it is termed ‘INTOLERANCE’.
Mr Rizwan now you are showing your true color……
If some one talking against Hindu God….they are Tolerant people for you ???????
Good idea SMR.
Since there is threat to disrupt Zakir’s entering into Mangalore, and as you are keen in the truth please arrange for that debate cum boxing match between these two groups of “peaceful Indians” one led by Zakir/Assaduddin on one side, and Togadia/Mutalik on the other side at an undisclosed location.
You for sure could be the moderator, so until one side accepts the truth make sure that the doors closed shut. Then tell us how it went.
“Dr Zakir is a controversial figure and he insults Hindu gods” – report quoting one Puranik who is demanding a ban on Dr.Naik. VHP and BD are totally wrong here. Being controversial or insulting sanaathana gods are not a crime. They are not strong enough reasons to ban an individual from entering a city. Indian citizens should have the freedom to move freely within India. In a free society, we should be able to mock, ridicule or criticize any god or religion. Unfortunately, this ‘ban’ culture was started by our clueless media and illiterate politicians. See how our journalists run… Read more »
I do not believe in babas, sadhus, godmen, preachers, etc., but rely upon my common sense and intellect. People should use their common-sense, but few use it. I have high regards for personalities like Mother Teresa, Pakistan’s Baba Edhi, who have done great social service. Baba Edhi may be a Pakistani, but he is a great man – non-corrupt and who cannot be purchased by money. I hope both in India and Pakistan, we had non-corrupt politicians like Baba Edhi. Dr. Zakir Naik is a fraud, who mostly attracts the labour class, who are incapable of rational thinking and get… Read more »
If some one talking against Hindu God….they are Tolerant people for you ???????-Mr.Deepak Shetty
Sir, I have heard many of his lectures.Most of the lectures delivered with references taken from the Hindu holy books.
Are these Sangh parivar trying to object to his speech proving Hindu scripture is wrong or it is just an subjugation of open truth?
I appreciate Professor Puranik take the challenge and use his extensive Hindu knowledge and throw some tough questions?
When Dr Zakir Naik and Sri Sri Ravishankar have no problem having debate,why the Sangh Parivar feels objectionable?
Jai Hind
“Are these Sangh Parivar trying to object to his speech proving Hindu scripture is wrong or it is just an subjugation of open truth?” You could keep your opinion about Zakir, but from what I know about him is that he is an international Pariah. He has been banned from entering several countries all over the world, and by the way he is going he could face the ban in Islamic countries too, as religious fatwas are being issued against him. He is only an expert in “Taqqiya”. Leave alone Hindu scriptures, Zakir cannot speak the truth about his religion… Read more »
I respect and have high regards for people who are God-fearing, rather thands, pseudos who pose to be overly religious and go about professing the superiority of their faiths. Religions should be practised in ones’ homes and places of worship and not on the streets.
I have come across pseudo religious elements, who are crooks, frauds, thieves, womanisers, match-makers (who con poor people and take their cuts). I came across one such person, who has become notorious in Bahrain and nicknmed as _______swamy.
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I think if the speakers are allowed and as long as they do not directly promote hate speeches and violence, less people would perceive that there was an insult. What Puranic and his ilks is reminiscent of the Rushdie book saga. What I mean here is that – more people believed the propaganda and resorted to protest without even knowing what that book was about. All they knew was from others that there is insult ! That was enough for them. Puranik et al are also following the same pattern here( I wonder what difference exists between Puranik version and… Read more »
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“When the book says ‘kill’, what interpretation is he talking about?” – ORIGINAL DUPLICATE.
WHY IS HE INSULTING THE HINDUS BY CONDEMNING WHAT LORD KRISHNA SAID TO ARJUNA, STATIONING HIS CHARIOT IN THE KURUKSHETRA? NO OTHER BOOK JUSTIFY THE KILLINGS AS MUCH AS THIS BOOK.