Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NR)
 
Mangalore, Jan 13: The valedictory function of ‘Deshabhakthi sandesha jathre’ was organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) here on Saturday, Jan 12. Also as part of the programme, a procession of the ‘Deshabhakthi sandesha yathre’ was taken out, in which thousands of students participated. 
 
Speaking on the occasion to mark the 150th year of Independence struggle and students’ convention, ABVP national joint organizing secretary Surendran alleged that the anti-national activities in the eastern part of the country is increasing and that neighbouring country Bangladesh is hatching a plot to divide the country, he added. 

According to him we are facing a threat from Bangladesh more than Pakistan. And therefore, he warned that if the Centre fails to consider the matter seriously, there is danger of the country being divided once again.  
 
Mooting a ‘Bruhat Bangla’ conspiracy theory, he said illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were trying to create a bigger Bangladesh by attempting to separate 11 districts of Assam, four in Bihar, eight in West Bengal, four in Tripura and three in Chhattisgarh. 

Further he pointed out that in the name of Naxalism and agriculture revolution, the country had become divided. All leads prove that Pakistan is responsible for the terror activities, he pointed out.

 
While clarifying that all the Muslims in the country were not anti-nationals, however he did condemn those who celebrated the victory of Pakistan over India in a cricket match as anti-nationals. 

Another speaker on the occasion chairman of Nitte Education Trust N Vinay Hegde in his speech rued that speaking on values is mocked at, in today’s world. In his opinion a situation has arisen wherein those who have money and power can do anything.  
 
Therefore, he demanded that a government be formed which can protect the internal security of the country. Further exhorting the students to unite, he urged them to inculcate the greatness of patriots and work for the progress of the country. 

Welcome Committee president Dr U S Krishna Nayak welcomed the gathering, while the introductory remarks was made by the Yathra convenor Harish Acharya. Former minister Nagaraj Shetty, former MLAs Yogish Bhat, Krishna J Palemar, MLC capt Ganesh Karnik among others were present.