Mangalore: Three ministers from district, but moral policing still on - DYFI

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Dec 27: “People rejected the BJP and chose the Congress trusting that there will be an end to all social menaces like moral policing and assault on women. But it goes on even during the rule of the Congress government in the state. When there was an attack on women in the home stay incident, Ramanath Rai, U T Khadar, and Abhayachandra Jain who are ministers now had walked along with us to protest against the ruling BJP government. Today, although there are three ministers from the district, moral policing is still prevailing in the district conducted by Hindu and Muslim fanatic organizations. The Congress has failed to curb moral policing,” said Munir Katipalla, district president of DYFI.

He was addressing a joint protest organized by DYFI, SFI, DSS, and other like-minded organizations near DC's office on Thursday December 26, against instances of moral policing, assault on women, and failure of the district administration to curb such incidents.

“Kidnap and blackmail of medical students in Deralakatte is indeed a blemish on civilized society. What is the district administration and police doing? Today, plans to loot, murder, and decisions on which underworld don should rule the city are discussed in jails. Yesterday, a few Hindu fanatic groups attacked a student in Vamanjoor; a few days ago, a journalist was attacked by Muslim fundamentalists. This clearly shows that the district administration has failed to curtail moral policing and fundamental activities in the district. Ministers should always maintain a distance from criminals and those who support criminal activities. If you (ministers) support them, people will throw you out in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls,” warned Katipalla.

“Where was the conscience of VHP, Bajrang Dal, and Sangh Parivar when the home stay attack took place? If today Musilm fundamentalist activities are being undertaken by KFD and PFI, it is because of you (right wing groups) as they have learnt it from you. You are the ‘Guru’. We Leftist organizations took up the protest over Sowjanya and fought for justice. Hence, you need not teach us about our duty which we are aware of,” he said. 

An effigy of the district administration was burnt. On this occasion, Ananda of DSS, Mahabal T Depelmaru, Imtiaz, Santhosh Bajjal, Dayand Shetty, and Pramila were present.

Ananda of DSS and Imtiaz also spoke on this occasion.