Bangalore: Archbishop Moras Called on CM Sadananda Gowda

Sat, Aug 06 2011 03:58:18 PM

Bangalore: Archbishop Moras Called on CM Sadananda Gowda

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Bangalore, Aug 6: Archibishop Bernard Moras as the Archbishop of Bangalore and as the President of the Karnataka Region Bishops' Conference Called on the Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda today at 10.15 am to congratulate him on being elected as the New Chief Minister at his Official Residence “Krishna”.

Former Home Minister V.S Acharya was also present during the visit. Archbishop Bernard Moras congratulated the New CM Sadananda Gowda offering him prayers and a Copy of the Bible for his success in his Office as the CM.

During his conversation with the CM, Archbishop requested the Chief Minister to Withdraw the Cases against the Christians concerning the Attack on the Churches in 2008.

The Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda promised him that he will withdraw the case against the Christians but requested the Archbishop for some time for himself to settle down in his Office. The New CM further added that he had personally a very good and cordial relationship with the Christian community always.

Also that the Christian community had been supportive to him. Further more, the CM assured the Co-operation and collaboration to the Christian Community and requested the community’s co-operation and support during his tenure in office and in his political career.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Aug 14 2011
After explanations now you have come out from your slogan of Church attacks for encroachments to illiterates, ignorant, dalits, ias, ips & Brahmin Christians.

The Holy Bible is a spiritual book. You should read the scriptures spiritually & not materially.
A propagator before propagating word of God will pray first. Once he gets a clear word then he will act upon. Jesus warned the apostles I quote
Mathew 7:6. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

There are many cases of Christians married to dalits in Tamil Nadu & Andhra but very few in twin districts.

Basically we are not from Hindu religion. Hindus came later.
In Konkani bamun is an old fashioned word I heard during my childhood. This kind has diminished considerably (called as kuli) from the minds of Christians. The younger generations know only that they are Christians even they forget denominations.
Generally Hindus are good but the fundamentals are only 5 percent ruling, ruining, dividing the society & communities.

You are getting clients & you take only winning cases. Whichever case you don’t win are you taking such cases? Of course you may take but you will charge exorbitant fees & tell him you will win I will try my best. Are you taking the case free of charge in the name of serving the nation?

John 8:32. And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar
Sat, Aug 13 2011
Dear Josheph Gonsalves I know there a artcle in the India constitution to preach and propogate the religion.But why this religious people preach and propagate only illterate and igonorant person. Let them go and preach all IAS & IPS officers what will happen. We are basially from hindu religion. Any person who is happened from bramin Christian will marry poor dalit christian.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Thu, Aug 11 2011
Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar,
If you are an advocate will you justify attacks on churches and Christians legally??? Kindly explain.
Questions to you)
1) Are not Fundamental Hindus encouraging, propagating Hindu religion & encroaching Christian religion internally & externally?
2) Is it that fudamental Hindus have failed to propagate internally due to lack of funds or they utilize funds received for them & for their children dowry?
3) Why the fundamental Hindus have to preach bhagavtgeetha in schools.
4) In the name of Yoga hidden methods of preaching Hinduism is correct for you?
5) Why most of the text books are about Hindu religion not only now but in the olden days also? Did the Christians objected?
6) Is it not the constitution provides rights to every citizen to preach propagate & accept the faith he or she desires? Are you speaking against the constitution being an advocate?
7) Fundamental Hindus are not getting money from abroad & inside??
8) While NDA was in rule they stopped foreign money coming to Christian institutions/ organizations but the fundamental Hindus are continued to get money from foreign countries.
9) Now you say that if the entire society comes, the police can do little. Was there the entire society attacked the churches or a few Fundamentals. Why not the police have controlled the situation instead of letting loose to lawless people?
10) Why you have no say about justice somashekar's commission report?

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Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar
Thu, Aug 11 2011
Dear Joseph Gonsalves, the attack on christians takes place when certain vested interest go to encrouch the hindu religion. Why you have to preach the bible to others. What is wrong in their religion. You give them opportunity to attack. Please see that money comes from outside for conversion. If the entire society comes on the street, ploice can do litte.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bangalore
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Dear Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar,
To let loose the lawless people to attack the churches and Christians for 3 days, where there was no 144 section or curfew Once Christians started to protest then 144 section was imposed only on the intention to arrest protesting Christians for defying the faith. which is correct. Those people who have broken the law are let free without facing the court and you need purposely brought /arrested Christians to face the court? Moreover, who attacked the churches? Why justice Somashekar commission is not reporting that who attacked the churches? Will you please kindly explain???

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Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Mr. Mahesh Lobo please see that police have booked the christrian boys for attacking the police. Police are there to protect us you can not raise the hands againt them. Vested interest are there in every religion and community.

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Mahesh H. Lobo, Bajpe/Bangalore
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Adv.Harry D'Souza seems to be not there when the attacks on the churches took place in Mangalore. Most of the Christians who were taknen into custody were innocent youths who were arrested by vested interests who were against Christians. It would be nice if Adv. D'Souza reads the Justice Saldanha report a bit more carefully. We are fully aware how the commissions and courts established in these contexts function.

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Herman, Muscat
Tue, Aug 09 2011
Let the Clergy do their duty as they are dedicated their life for the community through our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us not argue on this.
All we need to respect each other, that starts respecting our own people. I trust this is loud and clear.

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Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA
Mon, Aug 08 2011
I agree with you and I approve your comments, Mr.Bona marcel of mcap, Vittal/Italy,some Lawyers are supported by RSS, BD, where they get lot of money for rendering no service. so easy money is the best for Lawyers to lie.

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Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar
Mon, Aug 08 2011
Dear Bona marcel of mcap, what is thought in seminary is not important. What is practicing in real life is more important. Why Arch bishop should meet CM to withdraw the criminal cases againts christians, why he is not making plea to withdraw the cases againts other communities?. If accused are innocents they should fight the cases before Court. Court has no religion. I am working for my nation. I had many opportunities to go abroad for lucrative income. That I declined and chose to work for my people. Please note.

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Fr. Faustine L. Lobo, Bantwal/Bangalore
Sun, Aug 07 2011
Mr. Srinivas, this is the comment for communal harmony. There can be no better secular attitude than this. You are really touching the minds of those who are innocently implicated and are made victims in the church attack episode. If the new chief minister is able to see the truth of the matter and stand by the truth I would be very happy. I think once you are a people's representative you are for all, much so, as a chief minister. So, let us hope for better days ahead in the regime of Mr. Sadananda Gowda, a Dakshina Kannadiga.

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bona marcel ofmcap, Vittal/Italy
Sun, Aug 07 2011
Mr. Harry D'Souza, you have a prefix Adv. Hope you are an advocate.The coment made is out of place and far from clear.Nobody has said that BJP is opposed to christianity or vice versa. For your kind information, in the seminary, at least for 3 years Indian Philosophy is taught with studies on Vedas, Upanishads and Bhagavadgita, Buddhism and Jainism and Islamic studies ,so it is improper to say that the Archbishop knows only Bible....and etc.

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Lancelot N. Tauro, Manglore - Doha Qatar
Sun, Aug 07 2011
Earlier postive Promises were made by ex home minister VS Acharya, ex CM Yeddi, current home minister R. Ashok, hope the fourth Promise will be a realastic given by from our district.

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Vivek E Monteiro, Mangalore / Qatar
Sun, Aug 07 2011
ಸದಾ ಆನಂದ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮೊಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸದಾನಂದ ನವರೇ, ದಕ್ಶಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಒಳಗೊಂಡು ಹಿಂದೆ ಶಾಂತಿಯ ನೆಲೆಯಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಆದರೆ ಇತ್ತಿಚೆಗೆ ಅದು ಯಾವುದೊ ದುಶ್ಟ ಕಾರಣಾದಿಂದಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಪಂಚದ ನೇತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಒಂದು ಕೆಟ್ಟ ಬಿಂದುವಾಗಿದೆ. ಈಗ ದಕ್ಶಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡದವರೆ ಆದಾ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮುಖಾಂತರ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ನಗುವಿನ ಪ್ರತಿಪಲನದಿಂದಾಗಿ ಬದಲಾಗುವಾ ಕಾಲ ಒದಗಿ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಬದಲಾವಣೆ, ನಿಜವಾದ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ, ರಾಜಕೀಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ಸಾದ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರಜಪ್ರಭುತ್ವಕ್ಕೆ ನಿಜವಾದ ಅರ್ಥವನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರಿ ಎಂಬುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಲಾಶೆ.

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ranjithshetty, udupi
Sun, Aug 07 2011
Mr gowda, congrats, now concentrate development rather attending function.... you have to work monday to sat at least 10 hours per day..dont attend functions or facilitation ..... for making money.... people watch you , if public money goes to redy's pocket they may get violent any time n finish you all one day....

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Louis D'Souza, Udupi/Kuwait
Sun, Aug 07 2011
SHRINIVAS PRABHU, UDUPI/SHARJAH, Thank you, We all hope Mr. Sadanada Gowda will withdraw all the cases, our support is there with Mr. Gowda from day one it self. Thanks to Arch Bishop Moras for this kind gesture.

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KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore
Sun, Aug 07 2011
@ommunal harmony is still exists in DK like earlier days,however might have faded little due to development in education,technology and standard living.Politics is major factor that contributed towards communal dishormony.If few votes are guaranteed politicians do not hesitate to stoop any level.
Communal voilence bill which is in the offing is another step by the stupid politicians to disturb communal amity.These actions will definitely fetch votes for them but have far reaching consequences.Common people are only spectators.

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Alban D Souza, Udyavara Mumbai Doha Qatar
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Dear Archbishop it is good to honor the new CM. As everyone knows undivided DK was famous for communal harmony in olden days. as nowardays it is no so. Dear CM we want to bring that golden days of DK once again under your smiling personality and back to our undivded district so that we live in harmony also please dont give any scope for curruption, so that our state develpo in every way.We wish you dear CM all the best.

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Alwyn, Mangalore - USA
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Mr. CM asked all officers to clear the files with in 15 days and it is a good move. But in other hand they are taken so many months to solve this case and still CM is asking some more time. Of course he is taken his office few days back but he can do it as he asked to do the work other officers. My guess is they Mr. CM may not take these cases back at all or they may take it when election comes so they can get some sort of support from Christians. This is Indian dirty politics which we are observing from after the freedom.

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SHRINIVAS PRABHU, SHARJAH/UDUPI
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Fr. Baptist Pais, Allipade/Andheri - Thanks for your lovely comments.

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A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.
Sat, Aug 06 2011
MR. RR: I can't understand your
logic in prolonging the case so
long. It seems like you like this
issue is procastinated until the next Karnataka ministry comes into
power.

I know what MR. RONALD COLOCO is
doing to bring an end to this
problem. More than three weeks
back, the news was flashed that within the next two weeks, the matter would be solved. Please
don't make the hours of the day
2400 instead of 24.

Have you ever seen the youtube pictures of the attacks in september 2008 undertaken by the
street rowdies along with the
Karnataka Police in the Churches?
The police went inside the Churches where both men and women were praying and they started lathi
charges. Now we are living in an
age of internet and youtube, so
reality can't be hidden from the
public.

The Christian youths were forced
to defend themselves due to the
attacks at the Churches without any reason. How long the minority
4% Christians will have to meet
the Home Minister, Inspector
General and the Chief Minister to
solve this problem? You may be
right authority to give that number.

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Lawrence, Honnavar, Dubai
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Dear CM DVS Gowda,Now you are not like before,more powerful than before.Not only Minorities expect lot from you,they trust and will support you ,be just to all,God bless you,all expect you be CM for more years to come

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Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Mr.New CM, Welcome on highest-Hot seat of the state, gauge everybody equally in all the times, as you a HEAD of the State DON'T become a HEADACHE of the state at any cost.
Rev.Archbishop Bernard Moras from Bangalore, is a one the leader in our community who worked very hard for his community when it comes to challenges. We need more people as a team to protect the community during the bad times or when it comes dangerous situation ..

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Fr. Baptist Pais, Allipade/Andheri
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Dear Srinivas Prabhu, Udupi(Sharjah), your comment is one of the best comments I have read in Daijiworld. It simply reveals the kind of person you are and your love for humanity irrespective of any religion. Your broad minded view really touched my heart. Views like these bring people together. I too go through the comments made by people on various issues in Daijiworld. But most of the time they are distructive than constructive comments. People tend to support their own parties even if there is enough evidence to prove that they are wrong. This is not a healthy trend and it divides people. Whichever be the party/leader, if they do well let us appreciate them.If they do wrong let our comment be constructive. Let us not blindly support any political party for wrong reasons and for wrongdoings. There is no higher religion than humanity. Concern for others should be the highest value of any religion.People of Karnataka (specially in Mangalore) lived in peace and harmony for ages.Let there be more broadminded people like Srinivas Prabhu to enlighten others to work for peace. Thank you Mr. Srinivas Prabuh for your praiseworthy views. Jai ho Karnataka/Mangalore.
Fr. Baptist Pais, SVD

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vittal, Muniyal/Mangalore
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Dear CM
Please dont loose anytime,take step to improve te status of poor people in Karnataka,send all the officers to the field to check the conditions of people with out house and toilets,pl do not attend any facilitation founctions,you have to do lot of things in a short period,100 percent literacy in karnataka should be your objective,no need to attend any public functions,uplift the poor peoples of our state
one point development,development....

good luck

vittal Poojary

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Antony T. D' Souza, Karkala / Qatar
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Hope, new CM will remain faithful to the Christian community to increase his already known support base in the coastal area. It is true, every hurdles are to be crossed diligently. Let the free gift ‘Word of God’ provide him wisdom and courage to build communal harmony among us. As days goes by, every turn of events, new CM might toe for us a new political lifeline over the rest of traditional political parties. Let me be optimistic rather than pessimistic.

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RR, Mangalore
Sat, Aug 06 2011
@A.S.Mathew,USA
It appears that you people do want the cases against christian youths be withdrawn.It appears so by seeing the tone and language used by some people.For any gesture by Government side it is absolutely necessary to have conducive atmosphre.Look at the actions of people like Ronald Colaco and learn some good things.He is the right person to carry forward the issue to see the logical end.

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Alwyn Dalmeida, Dubai/Mangalore
Sat, Aug 06 2011
As a Catholic we have great responsibility that we have to pray for others and prayer can do miracles. Together we will pray for our new CM DVS. No doubt he will work for us Catholics. Same criticizing time we have to spend in prayers and he will change. God bless our new CM DVS and Karnataka people.

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SHRINIVAS PRABHU, UDUPI/SHARJAH
Sat, Aug 06 2011
ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯವರಿಗೆ,

ಗ್ರಾಮ ಕರಣಿಕರಿಂದ ಹಿಡಿದು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯವರ ಕಚೇರಿಯ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿಯವರೆಗಿನ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಆಡಳಿಥವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಪಾರದರ್ಶಕಗೊಳಿಸಿ, ೧೫ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಡತಗಳನ್ನು ವಿಲೇವಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿಸುವ ಬಲವಾದ ಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಕೈಗೊಂಡು, ಅದು ಕಾರ್ಯ ಸಾಧಿಸುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ತಾವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಅತೀ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ದ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯಾಗುವಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಶಯವಿಲ್ಲ.

ಅದೇ ರೀತಿ ಚರ್ಚು ಕೇಸಿನೊಳಗಿದ್ದ ಪ್ರತೀ ಯೋಬ್ಬರನ್ನು ಮುಕ್ತಗೊಳಿಸಿ, ಮತೊಮ್ಮೆ ದಕ್ಷಿಣಕನ್ನಡದ ಜನರಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ನಗುವಿನಂತೆ ನಗು ಮೂಡಿಸಿ, ಸೌಹರ್ದಯುಥವಾಗಿ ಬಾಳುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶಸ್ವೀ ತಪಸ್ವಯಾಗಿ ಜನರ ಹೃದಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲೆನಿಲ್

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ravi, MANGALORE / DUBAI
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Respected CM u have a good relationship with christen community. Please continue this as after also. do not do like former looted CM Yeddi

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Alwyn, Canada
Sat, Aug 06 2011
CM Gowda first and foremost withdraw the cases against inocent Christians in court which will give support by itself to success in your office. Second stop corruption and run a anti corruption govt which will gives support to your govt

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elias, mumbai
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Hope New CM will show some humanity by withdrawing cases and these people can look after their future instead getting disgusted and frustrated
Those who forgive will have peace of mind.

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Adv. Harry D'souza, Mulki, Dahisar
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Dear Arch bishop bjp is not opposed to christianity. But you know only bible out of that you do not know any body. Hindusism is secular society.

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A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.
Sat, Aug 06 2011
MR. C. M. SADANADA GOWDA: One easy and simple act from your side
by solving the legal issues against the Christian youths in
relation with the Church attacks
undertaken by the street rowdies
three years back, it will be the beginning of a peaceful and
harmonious chapter in your administration. We are all waiting very eagerly to see the
end result very soon.

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justin, kinnigoli/melbourne
Sat, Aug 06 2011
All politicians are made of same blood of politicians. All are doing same Lip service. There is no question of winning any ones heart as Politicians got only the cunning heart and The one heart which says How to make money and more money for me and my Family,kins.Wish him all the best and Hope for the Best to happen for Karnataka and and all communities.

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Shivaprasad, Sullia/ Mangalore
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Congrts to new CM,As a great student of St.Philominas,definetly christians are his brothers

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Joseph, Qatar
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Well, keeping my fingers crossed ... let's hope this guy doesn't end up doing a mere lip service but honours his word like a thorough gentleman. Also I also wish that he takes all proper remedial measures and avoids any further recurrences in the aftermath of the destruction of churches and other sacred places and that the saga of this untoward incident stops once and for all. Hope there will be no more provoking and testing of our patience given the fact that our community is a supportive one as indicated in this write-up.

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Lawrence D Souza, Nakre, Karkala, Oman
Sat, Aug 06 2011
I believe that you will be settled….. And petition will be granted without further delay or discuss……. Wish you all the best…..

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Ronald Madtha, Borimar / Mumbai / Maldives
Sat, Aug 06 2011
Keep it up Archbishop Bernad & Mr. Gowda. Mr. Gowda you are won our hearts! All the Best

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bangalore

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bona marcel ofmcap, Vittal/Italy

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ranjithshetty, udupi

Louis D'Souza, Udupi/Kuwait

KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

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