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Author Yogesh Master arrested for derogatory references to Lord Ganesh

  •   Thu, Aug 29 2013 09:46:45 PM

Bangalore, Aug 29 (PTI) : The author of a controversial Kannada novel which reportedly made derogatory references to Lord Ganesha was arrested today on charge of hurting the sentiments of a community.

"Yes, the Kalasipalya police have arrested Yogesh Master who has authored the controversial novel," DCP (West) Dr D C Rajappa told PTI here.

The book, "Dhundi; The story of a forester becoming Ganapathi" portrays the relationship of Shiva-Parvati-Ganesh in a highly objectionable manner, its critics and several Hindu organisations said.

The arrest followed a complaint lodged against the author seeking action against him for hurting the sentiments of the Hindu community.

Several Hindu outfits and religious leaders had demanded its withdrawal and threatened widespread protests against the author if the book, released on August 21, is sold. They also sought an unconditional apology from Yogesh.
  

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  • raj, mangalroe

    Sat, Aug 31 2013

    one should also know not to poke nose on other religious beliefs and in hidden places misquoting other religious beliefs as wrong to common man and later brainwashing them .

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  • srikanth, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    I am amazed !
    Did you write any of his books ?
    Thats what your line says "also cut his fingures so i can not write like this books again in his life"

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  • ER, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Put the author behind the bar forever. These so called self styled intellectuals create nuisance in the society in the name of art, literature and freedom of speech etc and hurt religious sentiments by derogatory remarks, paintings and drawings etc. Teach him a lesson so that no other drunkard and mentally Instable person hurt religious sentiments of Gods followers.

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  • Thomas Saldanha, Bangalore

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    For a moment you put yourself in writer's shoes and introspect what was going through in his mind. Most of these writers have a sick mind and waiting for an opportunity to spread hatred in the society.
    It is a known fact and also the truth that is, all religions are murky and founded by none other than people like us.
    What is of utmost importance is that one should remain 'FAITH'ful to eternal God and follow the principles which all religions teach you. If someone follows idle worship and does meaningless rituals, it is not my problem. I will not use my religion to attack him/her. After all, religion is just a tool to reach out to God, belief and faith are more important to seek eternal salvation.

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  • Prakash D'souza, Mangalore/Dubai

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Hello Author/ Journalist/Media

    Beware when you write any article about any religion, You should give respect to all the religions existing in the world. You have the power, but use the power to promote friendship, communal harmony, Peaceful atmosphere not hurting any sentiments by writing unethical articles..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    One should learn to respect other peoples religion and places of worship....

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  • Fredrick Castelino, Udyavara

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    It is foolishness to write against any God or religion. We should respect the belief and traditions of all religions.

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  • Anuj Nayan, Udupi

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    We all have the right to follow any religion we like. We also have to respect one's beliefs. We also have to the religion, traditions n customs and their meaning we are following, instead of blindly believing or following something that is creating nonsense and Nuisance around. Well.. here is an author who has done a bit of research and has come up with his work. Its our work to go through it and check out the errors in it if any by ourselves instead of dancing behind some other's point of view n fooling ourselves.

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  • Rajesh, Manglore

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Police should give good police treatment in the custody for this useless third rated writter & also cut his fingures so i can not write like this books again in his life.

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Do you also agree with Yeddi, who said when he was the chief minister that "cut the hands" of those who throw stones at places of worship?

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  • Surendra Poojari, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Nobody has right to mock God. Authors, film makers should remember this. Strict action should be taken whoever hurts the sentiments of any religion. We all are one and hence nobody has right to pass lewd comments on any religion.

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  • Dr. Madhyastha H, Hungarcutta/Japan

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Yes nobody has any right to make bad commnets on any god or community. I really wonder there are 5 disagree for the news item. Whoever they are the logic is very simple, don`t they respect their own God.

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  • Ajay Lobo, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 30 2013

    Completely agree with you Mr. Surendra Poojari.

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