Silvester D’Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (MS)
Kundapur, Aug 25: Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi, who leads the fight for justice for Soujanya, said, “Dharmasthala means a place where justice is served. Lord Manjunatha and Annappa Swamy will provide justice to Soujanya today or tomorrow. They have put the fight for justice on my shoulders. That is why I have been fighting for 11 years. I am ready for any kind of protest in future also. I do not have the desire to speak on the dais. Providing justice to a girl is my aim.”
He was speaking at the Janagraha meeting that was held at Shastri circle of the city organized by the protest committee for justice for Soujanya Kundapur and Byndoor.
Thimarodi further said, “Anyone who is unjust should not live on this land. Our fight is to punish those who have spilled spots of blood on the face of Lord Manjunatha and Annappa Swamy. Till we get justice, we will fight for it throughout the state and nation. No one can put an obstacle to this fight. We will not allow it to shake the foundation of Hindu religion. Setting it right is our aim. We are the proponents of Sanatana Hindu Dharma.
“Where is truth, justice and morality? How is it possible that justice is not served in Dharmasthala? Who are the rapists who are involved in this rape and murder? The culprits who gang-raped Soujanya are systematically protected. The rape was heinous. The whole of mankind has to bow down their heads in shame on this murder.
“There is only one religion and that is Hindu. There are various sects in this. There is no meaning in calling ourselves a minority. New laws are made every day separately for the rich and affluent and for the poor. But only people have to make decisions in this regard.
“The state government is trying to wash its hands from this case by submitting it to the central government. This is the state government’s mind game which is trying to stay safe. In any case, we will not stop our fight till we get justice.
“A huge protest rally will be held in Beltangady on September 3. Lacs of people will gather. The rapists should be hanged till death. We also urge punishment for those who protected the accused,” he said.
Addressing the protesters, Kusumavati, mother of Soujanya said, “I have been demanding justice for my daughter since 11 years. The rapists who heinously killed my daughter should be punished. Let them investigate the people whom we accuse as the suspects. The whole case needs to be reinvestigated. We are fed up with the threats as we fought for justice. At least now the government should provide us justice.”
Organizer of the programme Sudhir Malyadi welcomed and rendered the vote of thanks.
A huge procession was held from Nehru Maidan before the stage programme. More than 5000 people took part in the protest. Heavy police presence was seen during the procession and meeting.