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Bengaluru: Kumaraswamy’s advice to seer to keep away from politics draws flak

  •   Sat, May 26 2018 12:24:33 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 26: Chief Minister (CM) H D Kumaraswamy who had indirectly launched an attack on Sanehalli Taralabalu Math pontiff Panditaradhya Shivacharya Swami, advising him to stop indulging in politics, says he is ready to apologize if his remark has hurt any seer.

The seer had allegedly shown displeasure regarding the coalition government and Kumaraswamy at his maiden press meet as chief minister on Wednesday, lashed out at the seer without taking seer’s name.

In retaliation, the seer wrote a letter to the CM rebuking him for his ‘loose talks’. Kumaraswamy was also criticized by the BJP for his comment against the seer.

Kumaraswamy has agreed to apologize to the seer if he has done anything wrong. However, he still stuck to his stand saying, “I only appealed to few seers not to indulge in politics. I respect all seers and if my comments have hurt anyone, I am ready to apologize. However, I will not take anyone lightly and expect no one to take my government lightly,” he said.

He also added that so far he has not received any letter from any pontiff.
  

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  • Sanith, Bajpe/Mumbai

    Sun, May 27 2018

    A good stand by the current CM. Congress must respect JDS and build a strong understanding to govern the state with all truth and fairness to develop Kannadigas and Karnataka. This is an opportunity. There should not be deviation between parties or religion or cast or creed. Everyone, including the opposition must feel the development and good work. Who will oppose any good developmental works??

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.

    Sun, May 27 2018

    When the Catholic Arch Bishop of New Delhi sent a prayer and fasting appeal to the believers of his congregation, the VHP-RSS leaders are getting piles attacks, 348 attacks in 2016 and 736 in 2017 against the Christians of India. But the seers have the Central Government sponsored right to attack the Karnataka Government.

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  • Louis D Souza, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Rightly said CM !!

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Good policy. In our Kannada No.1 state, religious people belonging to other religions do not involve in politics...why should hindu priests involve in politics?

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Quite right because they need to take care of the religion and faith with the people.

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Sat, May 26 2018

    At least these seers should tell people to PRAY for 2019 for good govt ?

    NGO, Foreign Aid, Intolerance etc... etc...

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sat, May 26 2018

    ..State Congress leaders smiling..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Let this Seer win Elections & then Preach ...

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  • RSRB, Kundapur

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Why someone should win election for preaching?
    Is it minimum requirement?
    Looks Ambedkar constipation says so....

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  • Ash, Mangalore/Australia

    Mon, May 28 2018

    Minimum requirement is to be in Kundapore and Singapore. Blind people don't can't guide one eyed person.

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Likewise politicians too are expected to keep themselves away from religion, which also includes not indulging in any kind of divisive policies and caste based appeasements.

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Sat, May 26 2018

    @John,

    It's unfortunate, politicians have made religion as their main agenda for running for office, dividing people, creating hatred, and not focusing on issues that have socioeconomic benefits for India.

    It is even more unfortunate people in Karnataka voted on the same basis, and are now realizing their folly.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Let religious do religious job and let politicians do politicians job.
    Let there be interaction when necessary without much interference and not do each others duty. Both are specialized to do their job well.

    Let religious work to build good character in the society and harmonious society.

    Let politicians take the help of economists and take measures to reduce Petrol / diesel prices, inflation, improvement of law and order, employment etc.

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  • Fayaz, Mangalore /Dubai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Every one has to see his business
    What he is and what is his aim
    If not then he will get a good reply

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  • Godwin, Mangaluru

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Politicians are not a social worker...they get paid well....so be professional.

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  • Sameerampaul, Hejamadi

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Times of India group will publish a survey saying 71.9% people opposed this hehehehehe. Kya kare control hi nahi hota.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Fekugiri ...

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  • Samantha Lewis, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Kumaraswamy may be right in this case, but before swearing ceremony why he has to visit dozens of holy places. We should stop this nonsense of mixing politics and religion. Taking blessing there is nothing wrong but wasting time in roaming around between churches, temples mosques etc., is totally unwanted for the leader of any state or that matter any leaders.

    By visiting holy places, one is trying to appease people or please God. How many won the elections by doing this is a simple example.

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  • C.T. Thomas, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Dear Samantha. Sorry, its JDS . Kumarsawamy Sir has the right to practice his religion. Its nothing new. And Cong has got a lease of life. What is your take when your Cong president is on a temple run in every state with full media glare , while campaigning. The Congis are quiet about that.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, May 27 2018

    @CT.Thomas,mangalore,it is not only congress men but almost everyother political men go there.well,praying is good,but they seem to go to pray only during their voting time mostly?second they know very well through Godmen ,and some offer ,might be possible to influence, more temple visitors.Seers might give tip to vote a certain person?What Kumaranna said is fully right.Seers or Math people are left back worldly things and do more pooja.Thatswhy they shouldnt mingle in politic,if at all do some social work to aid poor ones but not active mixing.The more step into politic,greed of money, and social stepping to a higher position is always there.

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  • Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Heading days draws flak
    But comments say well-done KUMARASWAMY
    Which one should a reader beleive Comments or Report ?

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    bhakts don't understand. they vote blindly

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  • Ashok, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Please keep in mind that you people are just public servants. Rather than these kind of stupid controversies, work for the people. Remember, your Salary comes from the Taxpayers.

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  • VP, Karwar

    Sat, May 26 2018

    When even small companies are manages by highly talented professionals, A Country is managed by incompetent people

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Sat, May 26 2018

    ..He would have more happy if any other religious leader told vote for sicular party, keep away nationalist party OR its ok indulge in corruption as far as JDS allow freedom of expression..many seers openly called for vote for Congress this time..its ok then..now only they have problem..HDK should know that he is ally of an party which tried to divide a religion ..

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  • Societal Web, Dubai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Religion and politics one only in UP, not in K'taka. Lay hands off of politics please, just to make it good for everyone.

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Why Kumara went to seer sree Nirmslasnsnda Swamiji...?Why this double standard,?

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Why Vedvyas Kamath went to the Bishop of Mangaluru ?

    Tum kero to sab sahi ????

    Religious heads can bless and assure prayers - period. Our nation is a democracy, not run by religious heads.

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  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    ಜೆನಿಫರ್..ಊಟ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೀಯಾ ಅಂದರೆ ಮುಂಡಾಸು ಮೂವತ್ತು ಮೊಳ ಅಂದನಂತೆ.. ಹಾಗೆ ಆಯಿತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಕಮೆಂಟ್😂

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  • Jenifer, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Saar.. Mundasannu neevu aleyuththa koothukolliri. Maathukathe munde saagi aagide.

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  • Rathan, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Jennifer
    What is your problem if Mr Kamath visits Bishop or Swami o Mulla.as ppl representative he has every right to visit in his constituency.why you feel bad or try to find fault in that.
    Coming to the statement made by CM in India every individual whether he is a seer or bishop or mulla has every right to do politics as per the "Constitution"

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  • janush, Mangalore

    Sat, May 26 2018

    I personally and politically do not like this man. But i do support his statement. Religious leaders of any religion should never enter / talk / indulge into politics. Its a dirty game indeed. Religion and politics cocktail do more harm to the country.

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  • anil, kudla anne

    Sat, May 26 2018

    HINDUTVA taking issues as weapon bjp POLTICIANS BRAIN WASHED hindus.,just to rule. when drought comes , these bjp polticians just hide in mansions nd njoy .
    we need harmony in society.
    if u have so much HINDUTVA LOVE, WHY HINDUS GO gulf muslim country, europe, us..etc.
    these countries wel come all relegions nd respect. THEY never conduct election on religion based, BUT on development nd achivement based.
    if u take just hindutva in future nd restrict so many terms, NO FROEIGNER WILL BE visited.
    india will become somalia or syria no doubt.
    we need a pm who loves all nd rule in development , not making MOCKERY OF DEMOCRACY.

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  • Francis, UDUPI

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Good advice by Kumaraswamy, let the media like times/Republic make a critisisum in this regard.

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  • vijay, uae

    Sat, May 26 2018

    its all crook of bjp
    they will go any extent.
    yeddy days are nearer to honeymoon in coffee estates2000 acres. better njoy in cool spot vth LOVED ONE.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, May 26 2018

    Kumaraswamy know Religion mixed with Politics = Yeddyurappa ...

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