Kalmady Church Banner Row - Christian Federation, Komu Souharda Vedike Demand Justice

Thu, Dec 27 2012 07:38:05 PM

Kalmady Church Banner Row - Christian Federation, Komu Souharda Vedike Demand Justice

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Udupi, Dec 27: The International Federation of Karnataka Christian Associations together with Komu Souharda Vedike and other like-minded organizations staged a protest at SP office here on Thursday December 27 demanding action against Bajrang Dal activists who created ruckus over a banner at Kalmady Church on Wednesday December 26.

They also urged withdrawal of the FIR filed by Bajrang Dal against Fr Alban D'Souza, parish priest of Stella Maris Church, Kalmady over the banner issue.

The activists of Bajrang Dal had on Wednesday protested against the banner depicting Vailankanni and a Brahmin boy put up at Stella Maris Church. Despite the removal of the banner and apology from the parish priest, an FIR was lodged against him later in the day.

The memorandum demanded withdrawal of the FIR and alleged that about 200 people belonging to Bajrang Dal barged into the premises of Kalmady Church and used abusive
language against the parish priest.

The memorandum also questioned police action of asking the Church to remove the banner and filing FIR against the parish priest, instead of lodging complaint against the Bajrang Dal activists.

Secondly, the protestors alleged in the memorandum that of late, pamphlets with 'Om' printed on them had been pasted at several places in Udupi. These pamphlets contain matter that are allegedly against the sentiments of Muslims and Christians, the memorandum stated, adding that as there was no name of the organization that printed the pamphlets, it was illegal and action should be taken against whoever printed them.

The protestors also demanded action against the policemen who resorted to lathi charge against members of CPI(M) who protested against Made Snana and caste discrimination on Thursday at Udupi.

President of Komu Souharda Vedike G Rajashekar said that the people of Udupi had lost trust in police. Jayant Malpe said that Udupi had witnessed several incidents in the past where police had not taken any action against offenders of law. He also alleged clear support from Udupi Maths to police in Thursday's lathi charge on CPI (M) protestors.

Louis Lobo of IFKCA said that police assured that they would not take any action against Kalmady Church or the parish priest on the FIR filed by Bajrang Dal, and thanked the police for the same. However, Jayant Malpe refused to believe in the police assurance.

Organizations like Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti, district minority forum, Jamath-e-Islami Hind, Catholic Sabha, SIO, PFI and others took part.

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Fri, Jan 04 2013
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christine, mangalore/kuwait
Thu, Jan 03 2013
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Thu, Jan 03 2013
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christine, mangalore/kuwait
Wed, Jan 02 2013
God Can Use Any Honest Person And They Can Be Called Blessed,
Read The Words, And Ask God To Show Rear Truth Through Holy Spirit. What Words Said. And You Can Find Truth Is In The Word.
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John 16:23b -26)
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Esther, Mumbai
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Its a very good move. We should fight for our rights, we have to live in this country and prosper.

Its a good sign that we join hands with the like minded organisations, as our population is small and dwindling because of 2 child policy among Christians.

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Fredrick Correa, Pernal/Mumbai
Tue, Jan 01 2013
The people who were offended by the banner should have approached the Parish priest and ask for an explanation. They did not want to be educated on the banner. It looks like they just wanted to create problem and get publicity. Please send a delegation to Velankanni, Tamilnadu and see if these pictures are not depicted over there. Majority of the pilgrims who come to this place are Hindus. Some of them come with petitions and others come to thank our Blessed Mother. The amount of devotion these Hindus have for our Blessed Mother is simply admirable. HENCEFORTH ALL GENERATIONS SHALL CALL ME BLESSED. Luke 1 : 48.

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christine, mangalore/kuwait
Mon, Dec 31 2012
If I Visit Any Places, Offer Everything What Has In Me It Want Help Me Either To Forgive My Sins Or Cleanse From It. Until I Regret And Repent My Sins Front Of God
And Nothing Can Wash Away Our Sins But Only Blood Of Jesus, God Forgive And Blood Of Jesus Cleanse Us. By His Mercy And Grace, This Is Word Of God Teach us, Nothing else And Its True. So Go To God Through Jesus,
I Don’t Know God Will Please With Religious Posters, Statues, Images, Decoration Or Beautifull Buildings, It Is Just Image.
People Must Come Out From Blind Faith

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Alwyn castelino , kolalgiri
Sun, Dec 30 2012
Many people thinks that its a sign of converting people, but u should know that roman catholics have not done yet and they will not do in future........ Praise the lord

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India
Sun, Dec 30 2012
Dear Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai.
'if u wear a black glass, the world looks black'

As for your question - "Christian boy offered milk by Shree Krishna!!!!" - We will be very glad as it is a sign of brotherhood, unity, humanity. Appreciate & hope, such picture will come out.

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Joslynn Rooswelt, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 29 2012
Just visit VAILANKANNI once... Im sure your sins will wash out...
Dont talk rubbish without knowing the importance of that holy place......

You will come to know about the story which is related to this incident also....

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RAJESH, mulky/kuwait
Sat, Dec 29 2012
Dear Rahul
Until yesterday i was thinking like you about this picture in the banner.But i browsed the internet for the story of Vailankanni .i know the facts ..Nothing offensive or hurting ..It is a historical story..and that too it is a good act of offering milk..NOT a picture of sticks..fire.bombs ..blood or angry youth shouting or beating people..it is not minority ar majority...we should move away from these minority ..majority chapters and go to the next level of equality..anti currupption, science, technology,respect and dignity to men and women,,,preserving nature,,rducing plastics recycling..our youth should start and join organisations on these lines and build our country..
Jai HIND

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Royster, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 29 2012
Sachidanand Shetty, well put. What would christians have done if the poster was other way around.

The answer is nothing. The proof that we would have done nothing is being played again and again. During the church attacks did we go about abusing the Hindus? no we did not. Instead we only asked the culprits be brought to books.

That is what makes is christians.

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RAJESH, mulky/kuwait
Sat, Dec 29 2012
Dear Sachidanand
As far as i know this picture was not a creation of Kalmady church..This is the picture with a story which is known for generations and to all who know atleast something about Vailankanni..But for people who do not know at all this picture may create thousand questions.Anyway to create chaos without proper knowledge and that too through a organisation without knowing the facts and the confusion what it might create between communities is not acceptable..As for the question as to how other communities would react for a picture of Sree Krisna offering milk to a christian boy ...well I would say as long as picture is not showing any vulgar or violent scene, organisations in christian community will be sensible enough to view it as a greatness of Sree Krishna giving milk to a hungry boy and not as offending..because these organisations are built with a vision of peace.. not violence..
JAI HIND

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Edwin Nazareth., Shankerpura. Udipi
Sat, Dec 29 2012
This is all happen only for the election, also police support to the Bhajrang dal, there was no problem before in udupi, now devil entered in udupi to spoil the relation between Hindu and Christians, before they make there foundation strong in udupi we must demolish them.

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Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai
Sat, Dec 29 2012
Though we do not want any disturbances in our Coastal area by any Social elements or Vedike or Associations for that matter, but I wonder how people would have behaved had this banner pictured vice versa like, any Muslim or Christian boy offered milk by Shree Krishna!!!!

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John Lewis, Mangalore/Doha
Fri, Dec 28 2012
It is disgusting that Police are supporting Anti social elements. Why Karnataka is going backwards?? Pls dont support these groups...

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Lewis John M, Mangalore/Dubai
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Its really a shame for India.
Dear Brothers, wake up, use your strengths for establishing more opportunities for the society. Ask for better higher educational facilitis, fight for govt, superspeciality hosptials for the district, better social security provisions for the aged etc etc.
May Lord guide you all.
Jai Hind......

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Robert, shankerpura
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Dear Denis Cutinha, Merlapadavu, via Adyar,Mangalore ...fyi D'souza are from brahmins not cutinhas
and above protest is meaningless and compromise the issue with BD!

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Tony Pinto, Mum- DXb
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Good DRAMA GOING ON in mangalore keep it up friends no work seems this guys Publicity for small incident ????????

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Francis Mathias, Udupi/Bahrain
Fri, Dec 28 2012
It is very sad that Hooliganism is on the rise in peaceful undivided Dakshina Kannada. Those Bajrang Dal thugs are to be educated. Creating disharmony among Hindus and Christians and Muslims is their mission. When Mother Mary is presented with hindu boy in the banner, Bajrangis should have felt honoured instead of feeling insulted. These bad thoughts are only because of lack of literacy. I appeal hindu swamijees and gurus to educate acivists of BD and other hindu outfits to know the language of understanding of good and bad and real meaning of such banners. Picture is depicted in the banner as per the event taken place in Valainkani and definitely not to hurt hindus sentiments. I feel Bajrang Dal activists should approach their religious leaders before jumping into conclusion on such matters.

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SAHIL, DUBAI
Fri, Dec 28 2012
When I See photos like this I'm totally inspired by how much courage this takes. So the joyful, energetic, vital attitude and important movement started.
voting will be there for the Right Movement always
Appreciated, keep it up

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Ronald D, Udupi
Fri, Dec 28 2012
BD thinks their masters will rule Karnataka for ever and support whatever they do! This type of incidents may not show them in good light. How can they use absusive language towards priest? If someone does it to Hindu priest...by now it would have been a major issue and unrest! Are they taking advantage of peaceful Catholic community and terrorising them? There are enough educated and law abiding Catholic knowing constitution of India and law of the secular country! A matter of few month when state ruling party changes...peace may prevail in DK! Majority of any religion will not accept such activity.

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rahul, mangalore
Fri, Dec 28 2012
SUCH A FUNNY PEOPLE, IF YOU HURT ANY OTHER RELIGIONS AND COMPLAINING AGAINST THEM ONLY,IF SAME HAPPENS WITH MINORITY IT WOULD BE A BIG ISSUE,WE SHOULD PRAISE AGANIST THEIR NATURE THE PROTEST PEACEFULLY WITHOUT VIOLANCE,
THANKS BAJARANG DAL

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Ganesh, mangaladevi mangalore
Fri, Dec 28 2012
poor people,

specially in karnataka police will not take any action against this group. beause if police take action. govt. will come down within 24 hours.

i never seen police using lathi for against BD, our police only using lathi for poor farmers.

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Santhosh.dc, Mangalore
Fri, Dec 28 2012
For all these harassment and troubles created by the pervert minded BD and all Sene's ,the curse will prevail on them from the general public and The Devine power.

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John Peter Fernandes , Moodubelle/Nottingham
Fri, Dec 28 2012
I feel really bad about this incident.unacceptable behaviour from Bajrang Dal they should be banned.I think we Catholics are too soft nature it won't work in coming years.Be strong need a mass protest .

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S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, udupi
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Good Unity protest, Give strong reaction message to BD.

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Denis Cutinha, Merlapadavu, via Adyar,Mangalore
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Please do not politicalise this issue. We were all Brahmins before conversion by the Portugese 300 - 400 years ago. Some of us are proud of using Prabhu / Shenoy / Kamath etc after our Catholic surname today.

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Neelam Ku, Mangalore
Fri, Dec 28 2012
If mother Mary appeared to a Bramin boy means Hindus should be happy, why it should hurt Hindus, It’s a true incident and every Hindu believes it in Tamilnadu.
Even if they protect or take down banner the truth remains in everyone’s heart, it can’t be taken away by these cheap mentality organizations. May the lady give them peace and understanding.

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Maxim Mathias, Shirva, Dubai
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Udupi Police are sinciere and courageous comparing to Mangalore Police.Mangalore police are afraid of Bajaranga Dala.Vailankanni is a place in Tamilu Nadu where mother of Jesus christ, Mary appeared to a brahmin kid.(Like Mary of Fathima, Mary of Nazareth).

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Vivek, Udupi
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Noteworthy. Silence of good people only keep these thugs going offensive.

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Ronald D, Udupi
Fri, Dec 28 2012
If This Convenor of BD is so powerful and disrespect to other religion, why is he feeding on Soft Udupi Target? Why not go to Bangalore or Bombay, delhi?? Will he come back in one peace? Leave peaceful Udupi alone and the devotion at Kalmadi Church!!!!

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Rajesh C, Dubai
Fri, Dec 28 2012
Very good initiative very much appreciated thanks...this shows unity

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toni , kundapura,kuwait
Thu, Dec 27 2012
very good action,.....jago....this is final warning

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William Rodrigues, Milagres,Mangalore
Thu, Dec 27 2012
I think it is going beyond limit and baj-rang-dal is doing what they think is right..but our Christian brothers and sisters have taken a united step.
People of Kalmadi, we are with you in your fight for true right

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Valerian, Kota
Thu, Dec 27 2012
We sympathize with the protestors. The banner displayed at Kalmadi Church was depicting the historical truth. No one has any business
to misinterpret it. The Bajrang Dal activists should be punished for their rude behavior towards the christian value and towards their parish priest. We request the police to take stern action towards who denigrate the secular fabric of our society.

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Thu, Dec 27 2012
35 years back once when we went on tour to Bangalore & Mysore, we lost the way and we along with our bus driver asked one local guy the way. The after explaining he route asked us from where we are. When we told him that we are from Udipi, his reply was " People from Udipi also losing the way"...That was the reputation of Udipi and Dakshina Kannada all over the state. Everybody in Karnataka were considering Dakshina Kannada people as well educated and brilliant people. Nowadays I pity our reputation. If it has gone to dogs, credit goes to Rama Sena, Bajarang Dal and stupid communally perverted politicians...!!!!!!?????

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Vijay, Mangalore
Thu, Dec 27 2012
saw some of the pictures of christmas mass across mangalore/udupi uploaded in this website.the devotion & the arrangements all across were so unique and uniform.everything is well organised and arranged from the beginning of a mass till the end. the banner issue there is nothing much in that.

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Golden, Mangalore
Thu, Dec 27 2012
THIS IS REDICULOUS.

THIS IS NOTHING BUT TALIBAN. WHY DID POLICE HURRY UP TO FILE FIR? THEY COULD HAVE TAKEN JUST AN COMPLAINT. THIS IS WELL PLANNED POLITICAL MOVE CREAT UNREST IN THE REGION.

THSES BD AND RELIGIOUS FANATIC PEOPLE TO GIVEN FREE TRIP TO VELANKANI WERE EVERY PERSON ALL RELION RESPECT THIS HOLY PICTURE.
WHAT IS OUR MLA DOING? THIS IS NOT AN SERIOUS ISSUE THST HURTUNG SENTIMENTS OF A RELIGION. HE COULD HAVE SPOKEN TO THESE RELIGIOUS FANATICS AND RESOLVED THE MATTER.

JUST HOPE UDUPI SITTING MLA NOT ELECTED AGAIN.

WE HOPE NEXT ELECT MARK THE DEFEAT OF RELIGIOUS FANATICS AND RETURN OF SECULAR DK & UDUPI DISTRICT.

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prakash D'COSTA, kalasa hirebile
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Very Very good job made by IFCA I wish do this type of protection to christian all over karnataka

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Societal Web, Dubai
Thu, Dec 27 2012
In the name of religion we all are going crazy. ALL religious fans and fanatics need to stop this nonsense and concentrate on real day to day family and economic issues. All meaning all Cs, Hs and Ms and any others. Religion is becoming a problem for everyone.

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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI
Thu, Dec 27 2012
GOOD ALL ORGANISATION UNITED.FOR WHAT FIR AGAINST THE PRIEST? WHAT IS HIS FAULT? ARREST THE BAJRANG DAL LEADER..AND DEMAND JUSTICE.

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victor, Mangalore
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Asking to remove the banner without looking at the details and proper investigation is shameful seems police are controlled by the BD activists.And the Parish priest asking sorry has no reason.However proactive action of like minded people today was an exellent move.May Our Lady of Vellankani intercede for BD's that they may led from darkness to Divine light.

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jeevan, mangalore
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Is this protest or any political drama... election are near...

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Thu, Dec 27 2012
That is why I am always cribbing that as far as BJP remain in the helm of affairs in the state nothing will happen tangible and minorities always in receiving end.Police department biased in undivided district beyond doubt and this echoed by several social organizations more than one occasions in different platforms.The last resort is APPROACHING GOVERNOR OF THE STATE.

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Subhash Chandra, Mangalore Abu Dhabi
Thu, Dec 27 2012
VERY GOOD..! I really appreciate this.. thanks for this post.
go ahead..

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OSWALD VAZ, THOTTAM/BAHRAIN
Thu, Dec 27 2012
VERY GOOD MOVE EXCELLENT !

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Avinash, Kasaragod/Bangalore
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Why this dharna now ?? let them stop showing provocative banners against hindus ?? Support by DSS,SIO,PFI is like 'kallanige kullana bembala'

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