Udupi: People hurt by allegations against Dr Heggade - Pejawar Swamiji
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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SM/EP)
Udupi, Oct 20: Sri Vishweshatirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math on Saturday October 19 came out in strong support of Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade in the wake of allegations against his family pertaining to Sowjanya rape and murder case.
Speaking at a public meeting organised by various parties and heads of Pejawar and Puthige Maths, Sri Vishweshatirtha Swamiji said that the allegations against Dr Heggade who has been engaging in valuable social service was uncalled for.
“Sowjanya case should be thoroughly investigated. At the same time, pointing fingers at anybody without proper evidence is not fair,” he said.
“The heads of Maths of Karnataka are united against injustice and are in support of Dr Heggade. The insult meted out to him is an insult to the people in the coastal region. The entire population is hurt by the allegations,” he said.
Sri Sugunendratirtha Swamiji of Puthige Math said, “As allegations against an innocent person increases, he becomes stronger in his resolve. The incident has encouraged Dr Heggade to increasingly engage in social work,” he said.
All the speakers at the meet had the same demands - that the case should be handed over to the CBI and unbiased investigation should be done, and that the culprits should be given stringent punishment.
MLA Pramod Madhwaraj said that both the state and central governments are with Dr Heggade and that mere allegations without evidence would not be entertained.
Jamia Masjid president Budan Basha praised Dr Heggade and said that the coastal region has earned name and respect because of Dharmasthala. "Everyone believes in the power of god," he added.
MLC member Kota Srinivas Poojary warned that a massive protest would be held if such allegations continue to be levelled against Dr Heggade's family.
Dr Neri Cornelio, principal of Milagres College, Kallianpur assured support to Dr Heggade from the Christian community.
K M Udupa, Devi Prasad Shetty and others were present.
A protest march was also held from Udupi Jodukatte to Ammanni Ramanna Shetty hall where the public meeting took place.
Visit to Sowjanya's house
Pejawar Swamiji also visited the parents of Sowjanya, a student of SDM College, Ujire who was raped and murdered near Dharmasthala a year ago.
Sowjanya's father Chandappa urged the Swamiji to support him in his struggle for justice.
In response, the Swamiji said that he will fully support his demand for an unbiased CBI probe. "However, till the truth is out, you should refrain from hurling allegations against Dharmasthala or Dr Veerendra Heggade," he told Sowjanya's father.
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