Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Jun 28: Yuva Brigade leader and orator Chakravarthy Sulibele opined on Tuesday, June 27 that he had full faith in the efforts of Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math who was fighting for the reformation of Hindu society since decades.

After his interaction with Pejawar Swamiji at Sri Krishna temple here, Sulibele spoke to media persons and said, "I have full faith and confidence in Swamiji. There is a strong reason behind his decision. We need to support and stand with him. Hindu religion has always supported religious harmony. Sri Krishna Math and Swamiji welcome all devotees with love without any discrimination."

"Swamiji supported Swachh Bharat Abhiyan last year organised by the Yuva Brigade youth. He has good connection in the society through his affection. Taking a step forward to enhance the idea of Modi ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, he might have invited Muslim community people to the Math. Members of the Muslim community too should come forward to maintain peace and harmony in the society. One should appreciate Swamiji’s decision on building communal harmony between people of different religions. Pejawar Swamiji is a strong guiding force for us to build a strong nation. He has always indulged in propagating Hinduism since his young age. We should respect whatever he has done," said Sulibele.

"We can see that a wind of change is flowing through the nation. Members of the Muslim community are supporting the decision to build the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. Huge hoardings have been installed in Uttar Pradesh supporting the construction of Rama Mandir. The days are very close where Muslims will support the construction of the Mandir with the initiation of Swamiji. For that, this was the first step taken by Pejawar Swamiji in Karnataka," he opined.

"I do not think it is the first step by Swamiji. Many efforts have been made earlier by him," he added.

'It is wrong to protest'

"Some organisations are planning to hold protests on July 2 regarding the Iftar get-together held at Sri Krishna Math. For their information, many get-together programmes have been held before not only in the Math, but also in the many parts of state. Long back when some organisations were planning to hold protests against the Math, members of the Muslim community came to defend the Math," said Sulibele.

"I am against the protest on July 2 as Pejawar Swamiji is a part of the Hindu society. Everyone respects him. My request to the protesting organisations is to give up the protest. Both the supporters and the protesters are Hindus. We need to get together and build a strong nation by giving up religious issues," he concluded.

Naresh Shenoy and others were present.

Udupi: Pejawar Swamiji gets overwhelming support from politicians, writers

Daijiworld Media Network- Udupi (RJP)

Udupi, Jun 28: Pejawar Swamiji who hosted Iftar party for Muslims at Sri Krishna Math here recently, has received overwhelming support from political leaders as well as writers from the state amid objections from few people.

Pramod Muthalik from Sri Rama Sene has criticised Swamiji for his initiative and called for protest. Local Member of Parliament Shobha Karandlaje too criticised Swamiji for his treatment of Muslims.

Now the political leaders from all parties have come in support of Swamiji. D V Sadananda Gowda, MP Pratap Simha and Jagadish Shettar from BJP, former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy from JD(S) and social welfare minister H Anjaneya from Congress have praised Swamiji for his initiative.

At the same time noted writers like Prof B K Chandrashekar, Dr M S Asha Devi, Dr K Marulasiddappa, Dr S G Siddaramaiah, Dr Siddalingayya, Dr H S Ramachandra Gowda and many intellectuals have supported Pejawar Swamiji and hailed his efforts as historic.