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Mysore University Prof jailed for insulting Lord Rama

  •   Thu, Jun 23 2016 11:12:37 AM

Bengaluru, Jun 23, Agencies: A journalism professor at the University of Mysore who had called Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani a “low-level actor” who did not deserve to be the HRD minister has been jailed for insulting Lord Rama.

B P Mahesh Chandra Guru had allegedly used derogatory words against Lord Rama, during a refresher workshop on ‘Media and Human Rights’, held at the UGC-Academic Staff College on January 3. Subsequently, a complaint was registered at Jayalakshmipuram police station.

Guru, was arrested on June 17 when he appeared before a Mysore court in connection with a case.

He is also facing another case filed by the Akhila Karnataka Dr Ambedkar Prachara Samiti over his comments against Modi and Irani, the human resource development minister minister.

Guru who has been teaching at Mysore University for several years is known for his outspoken views on social issues.
  

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  • NN, USA

    Sat, Jun 25 2016

    When it comes to blasphemy, is India any different than Saudi Arabia?

    Reply Report Abuse Agree

  • Sbanary , Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 24 2016

    By seeing all those comments from qualified professors. These intellectuals loose their basic manners which they studied in primary schools.

    Punishment should be given by admitting them in first standard

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  • kumara, abu dhabi

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    a follower is the worst enemy of the majority, these so called intellectuals think they are very modern in their outlook,so they can utter anything.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Same thing what this Professor said was told publicly many times by Ram Jethmalani, Karunanidi and so many Hindu men before. However what he said about Smriti, that she is a 3rd rated actress and she does not deserve the ministry is the main reason, according to many papers. She was even annoyed by Bihar education minister who is a Ph.D, who started the salutation with the word dear. I have a letter addressed to my wife by British embassy wherein they have written "dear" before the given name & surname, and later "Dear" just before given name. That education minister said he does not feel anything wrong, but this Yale graduate felt otherwise.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [31]

  • Pramod, Kundapura

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Jail bhaagya - Free jail Free Food.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [9]

  • Zeitgeist, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Its no wonder that majority of people are not bothered about free speech and freedom of expression. this is because we have a slave mentality like bowing down before the masters obey what they say and dont question anything.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [22]

  • RAJESH, MULKI

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Looks like insult to Lord RAMA was not the only reason. In fact the insult to almighty HRD minister resulted in this special twist..When we do all things in the name of religion general public will be very happy and we too achieve our GOALS ,don't we..???

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [19]

  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Pais maam..Please read my article properly..One twist make lot of differnces..I said this PROFESSOR is stupid..NOT PROFESSORS (all)..There is a tendency in India that anyone can make Tamasha about Hindu God and Hindu Religion..There should be FULL STOP to it..If stupid Professor like Mahesh Chandra Guru talk nonsense,then tomorrow Bhajrang or Ramsene creates havoc..attack innocents,damage property..This stupid Guru will hide somewhere and SMILE.

    Note: I don't want to continue this topic..Message is clear. Respect all religions whether you like it or not..If anyone breaks it, put him/her jail..Don't talk about Freedom of speech or any mannangattaa..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [23]

  • jr,

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    THIS MENTALLY ILL PROFESSOR KNOWS GOD WILL NEVER OBJECT IF HE INSULT GOD TO ANY EXTENT BUT HIS INTENTION MAY BE TO PROVOKE HINDUS AND PLEASE SOME FOOLS LIKE URA AND NOW A DAYS SO CALLED INTELLECTUALS ARE SELECTED FOR THE JOB AND PROPERLY REWARDED BY FOOLS.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [14]

  • Mangalorean Atheist, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Gods are either greater than humans or are equal to humans.

    If they are equal to humans, they will get insulted. They will be angry. So we must avoid insulting Gods who are equal to humans.

    But if they are greater than humans, possibly they are above human emotions. In which case they will not get angry, will neither love us nor hate us. They will be sitting somewhere like the Easter Island statues.

    We need to first try to find them and then ask them the right questions. My attempts to find them have miserably failed.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [14]

  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Dear Mangalorean Atheist, Mangaluru
    Without God how come you are called an Atheist???!!!

    God is everywhere and God is Spirit.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [17]

  • Robert Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Although I am not an atheist, I agree with your views. It is we who worshipers who feel offended. Therefore it hurts our sentiments if any one uses derogatory remarks against our beliefs. Did this man use derogatory language? if he did what proof do they have in terms of footage?

    What is the quantum of punishment? Do we follow the Pakistan model ( lynch him)? Do we follow the forgive him model? What would God almighty want us - religion cannot be without forgiveness.

    What I am against is not punishment but against excessive unjustifiable anger and aggression towards the alleged perpetrator. If the refresher course issue was limited within those four walls- I do not think " Hurting the sentiments" of community would have taken place.

    THEREFORE I WOULD ALSO APPLY THE PUNISHMENT( MORE SEVERE) TO THOSE WHO SPREAD THE NEWS AS THEY, IN MY OPINION DID THE REAL DAMAGE AND CAUSE THE HURTING OF THE SENTIMENTS OF LOTS OF PEOPLE( INCLUDING THE READERS HERE).

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • arm, ksa

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Police and Courts are busy with petty complaints. Now a days every word or act should be balanced, or else there are people waiting to grab the opportunity to create trouble.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [9]

  • Zeitgeist, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    This is just ridiculous. Its more so when it is done in a country with a constitution that grants free speech and expression.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [23]

  • Rshetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    if person cross his limit then free speech becomes paid speech!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [16]

  • Zeitgeist, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Rshetty,

    If you think that a person says or expresses something without physically harming someone needs to be prosecuted, then my friend you have more in common with what extremist think.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [7]

  • ahmed, ullal

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    If he insult @Lord Rama kindly sack him & necessary action required against him because it is a insult to others faith.

    If he comments against HRD ministry. might be he is right.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [48]

  • Ronald, Udupi

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Tis law should be applicable to all religions. Why people attacked churches in Mangalore are let off lightly??

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [39]

  • Zeitgeist, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Ronald,

    The thing i really cant get about theists is that they claim to believe the all powerful being who can protect them from any harm the universe has to offer, but the very same being requires protection from some pesky humans.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    dear Zeitgeist, mangalore
    it is becoz 'when the so called all powerful brings rain down, it just does comes on all, without showing partiality good or bad one thereby allowing to happen what happens' but if humans wills they can stop doing bad things.
    Respect to each other must prevail with the freedom not to insult any.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Zeitgeist, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Daniel,

    Ok... so you say we must not insult anybody or their belief. But if you follow that then you must respectful of all belief. No one can speak against any superstition because it may hurt others belief. people need to stop consuming beef because it hurts feelings others.

    Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • D.Shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Good move...some has to understand that to respect the culture where majority thrive ..its same being in Gulf all have to respect the culture everywhere irrespective of country , religion they belong.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [14]

  • arm, ksa

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Respect is give and take. There is no question of Majority or Minority. In Democracy all should be treated as equal citizens. Everyone's rights should be take care off.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [9]

  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    People resort different ways to get publicity.
    Some like UR anathamuthri said he peed on Hindu God's idols!
    Some models voluntarily allow a wardrobe malfunction.
    Some run naked on soccer fields.

    All the above should be treated with human concern and provided with medical care at NIMHANS!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [27]

  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    This stupid Professor who is using derogatory words about Lord Rama is known for his OUTSPOKEN views !! Let him use same derogatory words about other religions..Then he will not go to jail..TICKET TO JAPAN..ONE WAY..

    Note: There are some Hindu LEARNED people who think that if they talk against Hindu relgion or Hindu God,they are SPECIAL..Once they get public thrash,they become normal..

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [43]

  • Robert Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Is the evidence documented? Allegations alone does not prove he is guilty. One cannot be judged alone based on allegations. Political, business and religious opponents are eliminated in Pakistan using the blasphemy law. Mullahs calls resulted in people getting butchered in a marriage party.We need to be cautious before joining the band wagon of making him guilty of insulting the Lord Rama.

    As far as political leaders are concerned, he may be within his rights to comment as he is a Journalism Professor. What goes within the Universities as educational free thought should not be needlessly politicized.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [14]

  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Mr.Pais..I think you are very much worried about this stupid Professor..You are arguing like Bakra Dutt and Kanniah..Evidence will come out soon..NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE...Now don't worry about him..Poeple like you pour Ghee into fire..Stop it First...

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [20]

  • Robert Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    I do not think that Professors are stupid. I cannot pass a judgement on some one based on some reports.

    I do know for sure that Barkha et al are not stupid and I find logic in their debates. If you are illogical( jumping to conclusions) then you may not like the likes of Ms Dutt.

    I do feel we are over reacting to academic discourse. Education and that too quality education is imparted in Universities like Mysore.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Prof ???
    ha.ha.ha....

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [35]

  • prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Don't dare to question 'Aunty National'

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [36]

  • Harish, Kadaba

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Put everyone inside whoever insult others faith

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [47]

  • SK, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    Dum nahi !!!!!!!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • MW, DUBAI

    Thu, Jun 23 2016

    THEN NO MP AND MLA LEFT IN BJP....

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [9]


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