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Mangalore Diocese Pays Homage to Delhi Rape Victim

  •   Sat, Dec 29 2012 06:30:16 PM

Mangalore Diocese Pays Homage to Delhi Rape Victim

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Fr Francis Rodrigues, Raknno

Mangalore, Dec 29: The Diocese of Mangalore on Saturday December 29 evening prayed in front of the Bishop’s House for the repose of soul of ‘Amanat’ (name changed), a 23-year-old paramedical student who was raped and attacked in a moving bus in Delhi on December 16 and succumbed to death on Saturday December 29 in Singapore.

"Amanat is the symbol of all the victims of sexual assaults on women and is also the symbol of all those who fight against the atrocities on women across the nation.  We condemn with sadness all the sexual assaults and atrocities against women which have taken place in our own place here and in all the places across the nation," said Sabiha Boomigowda, a woman activist of the city and lecturer.

"We deeply mourn the death of Amanat, we pray for all the victims of atrocities and condemn such inhuman actions," said Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore.

Offering prayers for her soul, Bishop expressed condolences to her family members on the occasion.

He urged the law makers and authorities to enact necessary laws and implement them efficiently to ensure the safety and security of women in the country.

He called upon the society at large to create an atmosphere where no woman in this country lives in fear of getting raped or abused and asked all social organizations to create awareness to prevent such incidents in future.

The Bishop paid a flower homage and lit a candle and offered prayers for the soul of Amanat.  A number of religious, social and political leaders prayed on the occasion with lighted candles.

Chancellor Fr Henry Sequeira, PRO Fr William Menezes, Fr Onil D’Souza, Fr Elias D’Souza, Fr George D’Souza, Fr Victor G.  D’Souza, Marcel Monteiro, Ivan D’Souza, Sushil Noronha, Mariamma Thomas, J R Lobo, Sr Assumpta BS, Sr Mishel BS, Sr Stella and others were present on the occasion.
  

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Mon, Dec 31 2012

    Mr.Sudarshan, what do you mean by why this prayer in Church ? not to promote unnecessary prayer meetings?
    Are you not suppose to be aware of fundamental rights of citizens to practice and profess ones faith guaranteed by constitution?
    Are you aware of Hare Rama & Hare Krishna mission spread through out the world?
    Are you aware Gita being preached in Russia ?
    You say, you have right to opinion you ought to know others rights too gentleman!

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  • Anjali, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 31 2012

    Women are mostly treated as "lesser beings", in homes, at the work place, on the street, almost everywhere. It is difficult to say when a woman, does not fall a prey to obscene remarks, disrespectful gestures, ogling eyes of men. Doesn't all this amount to "Rape"? Men who "rape" women in their thoughts, might not take long to do the same in action. When can we see the light of day when men learn to respect each woman, as just a human being. May "Amanat's" soul rest in peace and may her sacrifice be a lesson through implementation of harsher laws not put on paper but put into action.

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  • William, Bantwal

    Mon, Dec 31 2012

    As a Indian all must feel the grief, its our morality. This is a good expression but prayers are for all. Our main duty is to educate all who behaves ackwardly or who do not have the sense of one family, brothers and sisters. As a union we all are one. Unthinkable has happened to our beloved sister who was studying by doing part time tuition job and wanted ti live. Life is precious for all. She lost it because no body could help her at that moment. We have to end barbarism.

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  • sudarshan, ganjimut

    Mon, Dec 31 2012

    Mr. Naveeen Shetty, it is my view and i have full right to express my view. if not communal then why this pray in Church. These people should come out with others and protest and not to promote unnecessary prayer meetings.

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  • Naveen Shetty, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    @ Sudarshan, Ganjimut

    What is communal here. The protesters and people who praying don't even know the religion of the rape victim. It is you who are trying to politicize the issue. All our governments including citizens have failed to protect the daughters of India today.

    Please stop making irrelevant and unrelated comments. All political parties are equally responsible for the sorry state of society and economy today and no party can point their fingers to others.

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  • Diana D'Souza, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    Now is the right time & opportunity to take up the matter that happened in Mangalore. Molestation of girls by BJP while having a private party inside the service/holiday homes. That was a sad time where people where only watching the drama including the police folks. Indeed it is to mourn but no one comes forward to defend.

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  • sudarshan, ganjimut

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    Look at the communal colour.these guys are not part of indian protest. these are the guys keep alive congress hopes even after 60 years of dissaster management .

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    Good move by Mangalore Diocese for their noble gesture of expressing condolenses of the death of rape victim, the 23-year-old paramedical student who died Saturday December 29 in Singapore.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    Good move.
    It is high time for Up right and influential in society to strongly protest wrong happening in society should take up the matters to logical end.
    Wrong doers are brazen because, good influential, powerful are keeping quiet, not showing genuine concern.

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  • Naveen Shetty, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    @Adv. Harry D'souza, Kolachikambla, Mulki, Dahisar, Mumbai

    I doubt you are a advocate and petty on the people who engage your services. Your comments are derogatory and insulting to the entire priests which is unwarranted.

    @Maxim Mathias, Shirva, Dubai

    You have raised a very pertinent point. Did the church support the protests in Ujire during the Sowjanya. If the answer is no, then the church should ensure that the protests are organized for local issues as well.

    Given the current situation in India Church is in a better position to put the message across as most of the people can be communicated very easily. The need of the hour is church leaders should engage with the other religious leaders in causes like these to be more effective.

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  • peter, m'lr

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    its a high time that the church takes up these issues and fights for the justice of victim of all religion, caste. was the diocese of m'lre waiting for the death of victim to do this lip service. did they organize youth to do something about it. its a time to stop building, renovation churches and schools and build humans who will leave in peace, respect with each other. let us clean up the dirty politics that is present with in the church then look out. bishop of m'lre must show that he is genuine, transparent by not listening to his chelas (priest) and decide. he must use his conscience and decide the matters where he has made blunders by promoting his chelas. let the first step be taken by the bishop all else be alright

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  • Adv. Harry D'souza, Kolachikambla, Mulki, Dahisar, Mumbai

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    when a catholic nun was raped and murdered by co-priests, the church has defended the accused. then why this hypocrisy here.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    With due respects to our beloved “The Diocese of Mangalore”, you are the most revered representative of particular community, people pay respects to your words and you are the most nearest to God since your entire life is devoted to worship him and guide people like us on right path, but my sincere request to your Diocese group that, please be bold enough to condemn all sorts of unethical acts of human kinds, please condemn all rape and murder cases happened all over India but not limited to Delhi only

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  • Molly Lobo, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    Mangalore Bishop should have visited Jacinta Saldanha's house in Shirva too.

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  • Maxim Mathias, Shirva, Dubai

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    What about Belthangady Rape Victim Sowjanya?

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  • Leslie fernandes, Brahmagiri, Udupi

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    MOST PEACEFUL PEOPLE HAVE EXPRESSED SOLIDARITY WITH AMANAT THE ANGEL. OUR DAUGHTER IS NOT IN PAIN ANYMORE. SHE WILL BE THE GUIDING SPIRIT FOR ALL GOOD THINGS TO COME. LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME FOR ANY OF US. WE WILL ALL BE EMPTY UNTIL JUSTICE IS DELIVERED AND REASON PREVAILS.

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  • SAHIL, DUBAI

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    May her soul rest in peace

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  • Francis lobo, Bejai/Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    I see much hype is being created on the death girl. The greiving is reasonable and the cause is just. But I am surprised why same zeal is not shown our religious leaders ,politicians. For the past 1 week not a single politician has come out of their cocoon. Even Rahul Gandhi who was projected as youth icon has not spoken a word ,except after her death. Rather than having candle light marches, prayer service why don't we strengthen the exiting law and make the punishment stronger. The death of one girl in Delhi has raised so much concern, but not much is said about the recent victims in Kerala, Tamilnadu, Karnataka,MP,Haryana etc. etc. Just lip service or candle light marches will not suffice. Unless the character of the person commiting crime is not changed.The IT age has really changed the atmosphere by blatant use of pornography and other medium

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  • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg Germany

    Sun, Dec 30 2012

    We cannot imagine the torture of the young woman and the pains she felt. There is a lack of words.
    I feel sadness.

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  • alex d'souza, Goregaon(w),Mumbai

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    I appreciate Mangalore Diocese for showing solidarity and coming out openly in condemning the brutal attack for this innocent girl "Amanat". I salute those who coming openly and showing thier spirit . Our political leaders are promising justice. But at the same time they are giving tickets to rapists, murderers, extortonist and doing all illegal works.Can you expect good results?Today they are showing sympathy with this brave girl and forget immediately. All political parties giving assurances.In our society we are not giving any important and respect to women. We have to change our mindset.What we watch in the electronic media and entertainment programme? What kind of movies they are producing ? This is the time for the government- ruling or opposition , they must act to change the law . R.I.P for this brave girl.

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  • Valerian, Kota

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    We hope and pray her death, with so many others in the country, does not go in vain. Hope it will make the eyes of our politicians, law makers, legal officers and judiciary open and the laws in future implemented effectively to prevent the atrocities against women. May her soul rest in peace.

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  • Naveen, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    India is a lawless country ruled by corrupt people. We elected those leaders, so we are the one to be blamed for electing wrong person. It is high time to change our attitude towards casting our vote. Instead of casting vote based on certain political party let us start use our brain to identify real leaders who can take the country to the list of civilized world.

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  • anita lewis, kundapur

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    So much for the great cultural tradition of our country. A country filled with shameless men. Right from using every public place as their toilet and using every woman as their private property Indian men haven't evolved much. All we need is a complete make over of our education system and law which should be a nightmare for every offender. Can the saw called guardian of culture stand up now?

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    Very very sad indeed, may her soul rest in peace. I noticed that the western media (BBC and CNN) reported the death of the girl before most Indian media. And there is general outrage everywhere.
    I am glad that world is outraged.
    There are so many things wrong in India. Most of the people are uneducated. All they think about is putting the next meal on the table.
    Indian politicians and bureaucrats have perfected the art of corruption and vote bank politics.
    India needs wholesome change all over.
    Hopefully this will be the moment.
    Good job done M'lore Diocese.

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, BADYAR, MANGALORE

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    Dear Bishop and organizing committee, thank you for paying homage to Delhi Rape Victim by offering prayers and showing solidarity with the innocent victim and assuring moral support to the bereaved family members and entire women community. It is the peak time to change the laws and give justice to the women folk. "if a woman could walk freely in the streets of India at night, then, we can say that India is really got the independence"? Let us hope and pressurize the law makers to realize the dream of Mahatma Gandhi in this regard.Hearty condolences to the bereaved family members of VICTIM.

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  • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg Germany

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    The monstrous crime against the young woman committed by 6 young men in Delhi makes one sad and speechless.
    Quality newspapers in Germany like The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Die Welt and The Spiegel reported regularly on a daily basis about the raped young woman and her fight in hospitals in New Delhi and finally in Singapore.
    The anger in India is growing by the day. The people take to the streets to show their outrage at what happened on a bus in New Delhi.
    President Pranab Mukherjee said: "She is a true heroine and symbolizes the Indian youth and women for the best."
    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought after the death of the young woman, to appeal to the reason of his countrymen. "We have already seen, has drawn the emotions and energies to this incident," he said with regard to the mass protests on his website. This "understandable reaction" were a young country, the hope for change. At the same time, the Prime Minister called on the Indians to transform their emotions into "constructive" action. "It is now up to us to make sure that her death was not in vain," said Singh.
    Singh is alleged to have been deaf to the protests and to proceed with a heavy hand against demonstrators. The government is now trying to demonstrate resolve: She wants to hold perpetrators to justice as soon as possible. Six men, including the bus driver, were arrested. It is expected that the process against them next week begins. They are, according to the news agency, Ian now accused of murder.
    Many participants of the mass protests demanding the death penalty for the suspects. "A city is ashamed," the newspaper "Times of India" was titled after the attack. New Delhi is a "rape capital". According to official data, there was in the city last year to 572 rapes, this year there are already more than 600 Nationally, the numbers should be increased from 2,487 cases in 1971 to 24,206 in 2011. The figure is likely to be much higher. TV stations were following the rape of the 23-year-old reported around the clock from the "shock in India."
    I doubt that there will be a quick resolve of the problems young Indian women face all over India.
    There shall be continuous and not ending peaceful demonstrations and protests and more and more Indians should join NGOs to put pressure on the government to create a safe environment for women in India.

    The editorial page article by Anup Surendranath in The Hindu is very interesting to read. Therefore I would like to quote: “ Any meaningful attempt to protect women against rape must engage with gendered notions of power entrenched in our families, our marriages, our workplaces, our educational institutions, our religions, our laws, our political parties and, perhaps, worst of all, in our minds. There are many violent manifestations of these entrenched patterns of power in our society and while rape is certainly one of them, it would be a great disservice to empowerment of women

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  • Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai/Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    She has fought her battle and surrendered herself to the lord.Now she is lying at the feet of the lord praying for the safety of all women
    from the men filled with lust.
    This is not the end ,but the beginning of the new era.

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  • ricky, israel-mangalore

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    we all should pledge specially men that we will respect womans..we ourself should protest that we will not do any wrong doings...may ur soul REST in peace amanat.RIP

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  • Joel Saldanha, Dubai

    Sat, Dec 29 2012

    R.I.P. to the departed

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