Puttur: Jago Nagarik Vedike of Puttur Taluk staged a protest against the RSS Supremo Mohan Bhagavath’s statement accusing the saints and missionaries of conversions in India. According to his statement, Mother Teresa’s service had an objective to convert people. He says that conversion is done in the name of service.
About 300 people gathered holding placards as a sign of protest in front of the Assistant Commissioner’s office at Puttur. In his introductory speech, Vincent Menezes Kokkada spoke about the reality of St Mother Teresa’s service to mankind.
Ramachandra, working President of Sowhardha Vedike, Kolthige, said that from times immemorial, Christians have been known for service and charity without any prejudice. He strongly condemned the statement given by Mohan Bhagavath.
The members submitted a memorandum to the Assistant Commissioner of Puttur, Basavaraju, to take legal action against those leaders who spoke against St Mother Teresa.
The President of Jago Nagarik Vedike welcomed and thanked the gathering. The crowd dispersed peacefully.
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