Mandya: Hindu activists raid convent alleging efforts towards religious conversions

Sat, Dec 25 2021 08:59:35 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mandya (SP)

Mandya, Dec 25: Alleging that an effort is being made to attract children towards Christianity in the name of Christmas celebrations, Hindu activists raided a convent. They objected to the Christmas celebrations there.

The allegations that have surfaced relate to Nirmala Convent in Pandavapura in this district. The activists said that the children are being forced to be present for Christmas celebrations. They said that this is done in order to get the children attracted towards Christianity. They further said that they have noticed changes in the behaviour of the children.

The activists said that the schools and colleges should be bereft of religious considerations. Accusing the convent of propagating Christianity through these celebrations they urged the school management and headmistress to display the pictures of Hindu gods if they insist that the children should celebrate Christmas.

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Reema, Dubai, UAE
Sun, Dec 26 2021
I studied in such a school where students used to read Phrases from The Holy Bible, The Holy Bhagavad Gita and the Holy Quran during the assembly and the morning prayers. All texts taught us good things only. The institution is headed by the Nun's and until date no one alleged of conversion. Students were well disciplined. Christians were attending catechism classes and the others were having Moral Education classes. No religious disharmony and the majority students were Hindus. None of them converted till date. Humble request to the Government to concentrate more on the development rather diverting the minds of the people on unnecessary things. However, anti conversion law is in the process of its implementation. You people start working for the people. Everyday repeating the same nonsense doesn't work for long time.

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Raj, Mangalore
Sun, Dec 26 2021
Hindutva Scrooges and Grinchs are ruining the Christmas season.

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Jp, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
What a display of Hindu culture!!!

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Rhea, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
We celebraterd diwali and Christmas in schools and we didn't see the religion of students who wish to participate in these programs.. Now these uneducated guys are spoiling peace everywhere... Let all bhakths burn their educational documents and certificates if thy studied in convent schools Simple

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Jd, Mlr
Sat, Dec 25 2021
I wonder if few bold people gather all these cases to court, and demand hefty damages, how it may go. Court won't rule against constitution.

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Rehna, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
When Yeddi was the CM there was no cry of Conversion. As soon as Bommai became the CM , has given rise for all the problems. Now it’s clear Bommai is an useless, unfit CM of Karnataka. This is the best time the present CM Bommai is shown the door.

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Beowulf, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
I am an Atheist but I will always support people's right to propogate their religion.

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Beowulf, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Forcible conversions is a myth perpetuated by morons.

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Rational thinker, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Merry Christmas Mr. Bommai! Hope you are having a wonderful time.

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Indian, Sharjah
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Ramadan and Bakrid are to be celebrated at home with family and relatives. So children need holiday from schools on these days.

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Veer, Nagpur
Sat, Dec 25 2021
This is one sided goons story which doesn’t carry any weight. BTW, it’s Christian convent not Hindu Patashala or Shaka. If students of non Christian wants to attend this convent education then it’s thier choice and no force from the convent nor any compulsion on conversion. This is the reality since 75 years and ask the students who have passed out from convents and Christian education institutions.

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Manohar, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Hindus are defaming their name globally by keeping quiet against these godse Hindutvavadis.................if this is the case, westerners who want to convert to Hinduism see Hinduism differentlyin in this age of social networking.

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kateel pai, vitla
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Useless people. Now that there is a law, why are these people taking it into their own hands? These people need to get out and face life.

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Indian citizen, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
My dear brothers and sisters, hope finally you are all truly enjoying the glorious BJP rule in Karnataka

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AD, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
The service rendered by the christian schools and hospitals is immense and the christian community has been a pillar of growth and development this country has seen. The silent majority of hindus are standing by and watching their fanatical other half take charge.Its time for christian community to stop running schools and hospitals and use the land for commercial development and enrich themselves .

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Rational thinker, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Karnataka government has given an open license and full support to all the anti social communal elements to attack innocent christians without fear because they know they have full protection from police and legal system.

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Mangalorean, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Heartfelt thanks to our honourable CM Mr. Bommai!

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anthony, mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Karnataka is becoming the UP of South India. All such incidents by the so called Hindu Activists and Fringe elements are being Aided Abetted and encouraged by the Ruling BJP and the RSS to Harass, Intimidate and Threaten a Miniscule Christian Population that is less than 2% in Karnataka. How can such Activists take law into their own hands based on pure slander and virtually Terrorise the Minority Sisters Congregation. Are these incidents stage managed by the Govt to futher their agenda of Divisive Politics and Polarisation to hide their all round failures. A Virtual Breakdown of Law and Order.

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JL, Mumbai
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Hindu fanaticism is increasing day by day in India since they have support of govt and police. High time to expose them internationally and take international help. When we Christians are not interfering in their affairs why should the Hindu facist interfere and harass us unnecessarily. By the way most migrants to foreign countries are Hindus. Why are they going to earn dollars if they are fearing conversion. Also the western country people should start deporting iskon , triple Sri, mata amritya etc organization back to India on fast track since they are converting many foreign Christians

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Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait
Sat, Dec 25 2021
What right they have ? Unauthorized brigaes are as bad as goons or rowdies and our government is with them. So we all can assess or judje how low our government has fallen.

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Joshua, Mangalore/Czech Republic
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Hey guys.jesus did nothing harm he did his best.at last what they him.they didn't leave him to complete his mission.Will they allow you and me peacefully? Jesus went on doing good things.every place mentioned whoever came to Jesus got healed and went happy . but only one man went sad when Jesus told him to sell everything and follow me.because he was rich and Jesus went on to say you will get everything if you believe me.but he added one thing there.for my name sake you will be hated and persecution as well.most of the Hindu doctors scientists engineers officers who occupy highest position in India and abroad studied in Christian institutions.they always grateful to the institute. They say they never converted. Now these are uneducated and jobless people creating mess in India Only we can pray lord forgive them for they don't know what they are doing!! St Paul clearly wrote Jesus is telling you don't take revenge.leave the battle to me. God will place burning coals on their heads so that they cannot sleep peacefully if they touch Christian missionaries. At last I conclude So far nobody survived those who attacked Christians Again they can only harm our body which is mortal can't touch our soul Which is unperishable

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Wince, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Very upsetting to read and hear news nowadays. Nothing looks like we are all one . So much of bashing each other on religion, language, dress , culture, festivals . If we all shout to be Indian and buy Indian , this kind of hatred, jealousy , doubts, fear , misunderstanding , will not help us . If we are all broad minded and think only of others goodness then there is nothing to worry about.. In particular, I read the narrow outlook of NS Bhat , Kasargoad and his views. Very biased and not good. We all have studied and learnt to be good citizens studying in Christian schools. No one is forced to come or celebrate. It is a bogey to target and harass . And the pic shows that the activists are only creating a scene to come into the limelight. That’s it

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Dear Wince Mangalore, thank you for reading my comments. But I could not understand for which comment you find me "narrow minded". In all my comments, my openion is there should not be force to attend religious functions. In this news it is said that activists are alleging the school managements for their action of forcing all the children to attend the function. If they are not doing it, it is ok. I dont say all Christian schools are illegal.

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pili, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
illiteracy is the main cause. workingnon Agenda to satisfy the top to feed them because joblessness is already hitting hard.

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Firoz, Manjeshwar
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Will this school celebrate Ramazan or Bakrid? Please answer

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Alfred NAZARETH., Pangla/Compound House.
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Firoz send your children to convent school and you will get the answer.Good Luck my friend.

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Deepak DC, Mangaluru/Kuwait
Sat, Dec 25 2021
We (the voters) are the sole responsible for such incidents. Wake up citizens. A spark neglected burns the house. Better late than never!

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Hussain, Abu Dhabi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
First they came for Muslims.... Now Christians... Next could be you... Dont wait for your turn... vote out such fringe groups which ultimately govern us !!

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Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Jobless illeterate and uneducated youths, a empty mind is devils workshop, they are a misquided people who are carrying out their tasks on the instructions of their masters I really pity them and their family how will their family life continue without them having a job.

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Justin Lobo, Bangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Suppose the law enforcement is alive in Mandya surely they will arrest Hindu activists who have entered convent school. Who gave this right to these Hindu activists.

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Sunil Pinto, dubai/udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Goons will do anything for a free thotte sponsored by upper castes...lol

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Rajesh, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
If a particular faith believes in a most powerful God, then that faith will become only faith in the world, all its followers will be rich and no pain, no hunger etc. That faith does not need agents to take sword or carry rice bag to sell it in street. Such a faith simply does not exist. No faith will make anyone immortal. Live and let others live in the faith that they believe. Practice what you preach all day.

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Jack, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Rice bag is a myth created by forefathers

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Daniel, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Merry Christmas. There is no FAITH gain without suffering and persecution. Now on would be many quality ones migrate to the CHRISTIANITY for the CHRIST is the LORD GOD. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed (Dan 7:14).

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JNB, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Real Police gone underground changing their dress?

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Bibbe Upkari, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
All major religious festival days are holidays. Let everyone celebrate at home or their place of worship- not in schools or on the road. No child or adult should be forced to celebrate a particular religious festival.

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John Tauro, M'lore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
We are well into the 21st century and one should understand over the years the so-called religious celebrations are now devoid of religion. Outside place of worship events like X’mas, Diwali or Ramzan Iftar are social gatherings where members of all communities attend. Singing jingle bells is not a devotional song or a holy hymn, putting up decorations and distributing sweets have nothing to do with religion in the strict sense.

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Sp, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
In hindu run schools and colleges, during yoga they make you say asatoma sadhgamaya. How is that okay?

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Dinesh, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
"God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference"

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Evans Alex, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Bommai govt. has given a free hand to such vigilante frinj elements, and had emblolden them to barge into christisn institutions, prayer places. Unless the sane mided people in the govt. wake up and urge the gov. stop this nonsence things may go out of control.,andmay spoil the peace of the peace of the people of the state

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Can any of my REAL Hinduism followers.... let me know... how many of you feel proud & happy about this incidence....!!!!!,

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HENRY MISQUITH, India
Sat, Dec 25 2021
these jobless goons can't digest the fact that many people of their communities have started accepting christianity thus creating ruckus but our faith becoming strong and strong day by day...

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Dylan, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
These fellows fit to scare only ladies, if they want God and Goddess photo in school's let them start one school or admit their children in Government schools. If they think that Christian schools attract non Christian students, there would be more Christians since 1947. These fellow should be booked. Merry Christmas to one and all.

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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Foolish Government will now have to provide Police outside Churches & Convents ...

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SKM, MANAGALORE
Sat, Dec 25 2021
It is unfortunate that some groups wait for chances for trouble in the name of religion as they getaway easily these days. It has become a trend to harass others and be happy.

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Shankar, Mangaluru
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Is there a necessity to celebrate a festival of on religion by students of different religions in a school? Absolutely yes. That is how, we learn to understand and respect other religions, feel we are all equal. My next question is whether this school in news, celebrated Deepavali and Eid with the same enthusiasm. If yes, i admire them.

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John Tauro, M'lore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Such celebrations in some schools had been going on for years. Why were there no objections when this was initiated? How many were influenced to get converted by attending celebrations? Why make a hue and cry of it now?

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Allen, Mangaluru
Sat, Dec 25 2021
BJP has created a new drama and now these illiterate jobless gangs will keep poking their nose in each and everything!

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Indian, Doha
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Religion is a individuals personal belief, nobody can be forced to convert, it is his-her individual wish, God created only one religion humanity, and he looks at sinless clean heart and not religion, wants all human on earth leave like brothers and sisters with love and peace. Once India was a beautiful garden of different faiths with peace and world used to respects. But to day it is slowly coming under sick, uneducated, communal BJP, RSS, BD cowards talibans by dividing citizens on the basis of religion for their selfish political gain by fooling, blackmail imaginary fear in minds of majority 80% Hindus against minority Christians, Muslims, Sikhs. If they have guts why can't they go to Kashmir and fight against the pro Pakistan terrorists. The whole world is watching and India's image is damaged. As said by ex army and navy chiefs when we face enemies in two fronts China and Pakistan it is the duty of civil government to keep these fringe elements under control or ban for damaging national unity, shame, if not controlled it is the time united nation should sanction them as terrorist organizations.

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Ramesh, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Government needs to ban these terrorist groups without any delay.

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Rohan Pinto, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Theses terrorist organizations are bread and butter for BJP goverment

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Agee, Indiai- UAE
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Christians are very much tortured in India, I urge community leaders to seek reservation for Indian Catholics in Christian's countries... many educated can be placed in better position. Christians population is decreasing in India due to poverty , it's time for Christians institution focus more on this along with general charity work.

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
I think this school is for public. It is not established for a particular community/religion. Celebrating a religious festival in school premises is ok if education department has no objection in it. But asking the students of other committees to attend the function compulsorily is wrong. Also, the activists should keep in mind that the proposed anti conversion law is not a permission for moral policing.

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G M Hegde, udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Photos of Christian Gods are printed on diaries & note books in addition to slogans & prayers. Cbse shud take strict action to keep religion away from education

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Prashanth, Badiadka
Sat, Dec 25 2021
@GM Hegde - This is done even in Hindu Mission Schools also... Ex: Chinmaya Mission They even encourage kids to take part in Satsanga etc. Does this also account to conversion???

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
If they are teaching pure religious matters, it is wrong. If they are teaching 'universal, secular moral points such as obedience, truthfulness, patriotism etc it is good. Mainly while conducting moral classes / satsanga the trainers/teachers/priests should take example stories from many religions.

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Alphy, Mumbai
Sun, Dec 26 2021
Mr Bhat, I am a product of Christian educational institute from class 1 to Bachelors and have done extremely well in my life. We had both Christian and non Christian students in my class. Infact, non-Christians were more than Christians. While Christian's had Religious studies (Catechism), non-Christians had compulsory Moral Science studies. All of us had to score better in this subject Vs other academic subject to apply for any scholarship! Moral studies included everything about how to be better human being with zero reference to Catholicism. I have not come across one student ever having a problem with these classes. In fact, they have become responsible good citizen of India. I bow in admiration, the quality of studies imparted by these Christian managed schools. When more than 70% of students were non-Christians, I am wondering where they are today, when they see these third rate, illiterate goons, with the backing of current BJP regime, are destroying the peace and attacking those self less schools?

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Anitha, Roshan Pinto, Melbourne
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Mr.Hegde merry Christmas to you, let baby Jesus enlighten your rusted brain, Please don't send your kids to Christian school or any foreign countries.Please don't use any modern technology, it may be the tool to convert your kids.OH God please forgive these people.

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Chandu, Karla
Sat, Dec 25 2021
G M Hegde, udupi You are sounding like a frog in some Udupi pond. If you're are scared of conversions, then don't send your children to convent schools and to foreign countries for studies as well as to work. Don't use any gadgets that are invented by the Christian scientists and inventors.

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Ajay, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
G.M Hegde look around and see how many hindy schools openly preach hinduism to all students in form of yoga and bhajans. High on Dung G.M Hegde

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Rajan, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
The season of Christmas was a happy week upto New Years ..for all regardless of communities .. religion .. Unfortunately disrupted... The just concluded assembly sessions has emboldened lumpen elements No Gooders .. fringe ...... The session has achieved nothing... Accepting creating more controversy ... More divisive politics etc No serious discussion .... Jobs ... Price hike all round Inflation .. Bitcoin ... Corruption 40.% Poverty ..etc The main discussion was anti conversion .. WHICH BASICALLY WAS A RED HERRING .. Many escaped to live for another day .. Public made fools ..

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A.M. Belma, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Guys, dont get emotional and dragged into this ' All minority'' protest . They are calling now for 'man to man ' action. Wonder where all these were during the ''All minority called CAA protests' . Its easy to flex your muscles and bash on the online forums.

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John Tauro, M'lore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
You were misinformed and misled by your favourite parties. CAA protest was not an all minority protest. It was a protest by the majority among the minorities. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains did not support CAA protests except some minority politicians.

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Brain, Koppa/mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
This is in response to the comment to the' Peace Lover' Karkala. I think he has a point when he says that Janma ashtami and Saraswati Pooja should also be celebrated in the school so also festivals of other religions. A one hour break should also be given for Muslim students to perform their and also their festivals performed with fervour and Biriyani. Now, this should also be followed by educational institutions run by the Temples and Mutts this I believe would bring about better inter faith relationship. Going further Govt. Offices should also display God's of other religions other than a few on the wall and could also include Godmen and Godwomen who are INSIDE or OUTSIDE.

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Harish, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Jeevan Kudla, Sanjay Hebri.. What answer do you have for this. Is this right or wrong to go into convents & trouble Nuns ........ They're celebrating Christmas with small kids,, giving them some sweets is it wrong....??? Shame on you Andh bhakts. CM /Home minster should apologise & take strict action on this Guys &put Goonda act

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Anthony D'Silva, Udyavara / Fujairah UAE
Sat, Dec 25 2021
All over the world, there are many religions. Those who are minorities in one country are majorities in other and those who are majorities in one country are minorities in other. No religion will vanish from this world by doing what it mentioned in this news, rather that religion will flourish because faithful’s will fight for their religion. It is high time citizens understand this. No country in this world succeeded by creating divisions in the society on religion grounds. Today it is between Hindu, Muslim and Christians. Going by this, days are not too far, we see fight among upper caste Hindus verses lower caste Hindus.

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Surendra Poojari, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Where is our home minister and chief minister??? Who allowed these goondas to enter school premises? Government is supporting these type of activities and hence no action on these anti social elements. Any sane hindu will not support these goondas. World is watching us and laughing as there is so much goondaism within India and we blame Pakistan.

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Vishal, mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
No comments from some Christian bhakths of these goons now, they supported these fellows when another minority was under attack.

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R.L., Udupi/USA
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Who forced them to join their children's to that school there is so many options, they can send their children's to government school or some temple run school every school have their own principal. I blame government for these kind of nonsense behavior by goons.

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Vivian D.S., Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Where's our Home Minister? Where are the Police officers? Who are those jobless goondas enter the School premises? Who has given them authority? If they dont like Christian Convent Schools, let them send their children to non Christian Schools. But this sort of goondagiri by some Hindu fringe group is not tolerated. It all started when the CM said there is a rection to every action. Hindutwavadi people shoud stop sending your children to Christian Convent Schools and Colleges. Christian Schools have every right to Celebrate Christmas and other festivals. Hindutwavadi fringe groups have no right whatsoever to question them. If the Police dont take any appropriate action against those jobless goondas, they should approach the Court of Law.

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N. D'Souza, Talluru/Kundapura
Sat, Dec 25 2021
If you do good to these people, they will stab you from behind. From 2014 when the central govt. changed they are talking about hate to others.

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Rudra, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
This is not correct attacking religious nuns. Don't harass helpless people. This can be solved by parent teacher committee through dialogue.

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G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Hindu activists must be careful because the whole world is watching India.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Mogambo .. must be silently & remotely enjoying the developments......

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Dev, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
No issue is now an issue for fringe groups to trespass into institutions. First accusation- they propagate Christianity, it is the right bestowed by our constitution to all religions. Second why force others to participate- it is time to enjoy students never want to skip as it is diversion from their stressful studies and these days Diwali and Christmas have become universal celebrations sans religious tags. New Year too is commercial opportunity these days. Why not other religious idols or celebrations- nobody can be forced into celebrating any rituals which they don't believe in unless Taliban is the ruling dispensation. Time for majority of silent people to stop these harrassments and vote sensibly to end these illiterate hegemony forever in 21st century.

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. Naveen Dsilva Niddodi, Niddodi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
A immortal God who doesn't have a beginning and end, who created the all universe, starts, sun, moon need mortal people to save Him and His religion. If anyone from any xyz religion truly seeking God from his heart and if he is faithful in whatever he does on this earth will find Him and others not. Because God Himself allow them to deceive and believe what is not true because they don't have a desire to love the truth. We bless them and pray from them. By the way they are fulfilling the plan of Jesus Christ without their knowledge. It is written in the scripture, " Those who follow Christ will be hated by all". Revelation says many will be killed and a true follower of Christ ready to die. Amen

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Pinky, Shirva
Sat, Dec 25 2021
We need anti Hindutva bill.

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JL, Mangaluru Smart City
Sat, Dec 25 2021
I am sure none of the children of those terrorists in that video are going to that school or even any school and they themselves dont look look like have seen school.. But 1 thing is sure, the children who have witnessed all this and 1 question must be irritating them? Is this Hinduism.. ? and should we follow this ? Because they know the truth.. A question to thinkers - who is initiating conversion ?

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JL, Mangaluru Smart City
Sat, Dec 25 2021
So will do 1 thing - lets have the photos of all Gods in all schools belong to all religions also in all government institutes and offices and lets celebrate festivities of all religions likewise.... Possible??

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Jeevan, Kudlaa
Sat, Dec 25 2021
I condemn the incident but I oppose conversion...

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Rohan Pinto, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
No need to go far to Kashmir and blame Pakistan , Now terrorists are in our own locality , Now time has come every minority suspects majority

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Rohan Pinto, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
These terrorists are given free hand by BJP goverment to harass and attack minorities in the name of conversion and thereby fulfil thier goal, Silent of majority is nothing but consent and supporting thier terror activties ,

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Amaze, karkala
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Im wondering these Hindu activists what is their full time job.. if they have any ! So that ppl can knw where and what they work

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Smitha Poojary, Udupi/Bangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Being educated in a convent school, I condemn this behaviour. The convent is where the religious nuns live and we have to think twice before barging in this way. This is just not acceptable.

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Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Smiltha Poojary, Udupi/ Bangalore, What a mind-blowing comment? You said it right and there is no doubt about it. I too and so did my children studied and graduated from Catholic schools and colleges in Mumbai and New York. We never had such issues so far but why now.

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Alphonse Rodrigues, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
B. Bommai must apologize to Christians in this incident and must personally oversee these things should never repeat again.

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Peace lover, Karkala
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Its a govt aided school & staff is withdrawing Govt salary. So, ideologically they need to be secular in nature. 60-70 % of children in this school are Hindus. With these facts,,Why is the old principal not agreeing to celebrate Krishna Ashtami or do Saraswathi pooja? This question needs to be answered.

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Eustace, Mumbai
Sat, Dec 25 2021
OK, Hindu schools should celebrate Christmas and all other Christian festivals.

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Bobato Charlie, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Peace lover, Karkala — your comment reflects on how much of a peace lover you are. Grow-up and grow some brain!

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Dr Alexander Dsouza, USA
Sat, Dec 25 2021
All Indian Citizen are tax payers. Can you stop putting Hindu Religious idols and pictures in the Govt Offices, and calling only Hindu Priest to inaugurate the public projects? You are still frog in the well. why you jealous about Catholics and Muslims. If you can show , you are true Hindu guy. be a civilized human. not just like a rat try to bit some one's foot.

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Ajith, Barakur
Sat, Dec 25 2021
If it is government funded school. Let them also celebrate Christmas in hindu schools why only chauthi and ashtami. The show their muscle power with aged ladies, shame on illeterate goon.

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JNB, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
If you have a peace of mind you never write like this, you have to attain peace first for yourself. It looks like you are totally disturbed without any way out.

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Ahmed, Bangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
This sickness will increase when this Anti conversation law will be passed. Law will be misused by this Sanghi and system. They will mentally and physically torture the minorities on the basis of this law. Democracy remained a joke in our country and constitution remained as a closed book.

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Sharon, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Ridiculous, no shame on these people entering into the convent on Christmas eve; jobless, illiterates and sick people.

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Raj, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
The parents of the children decided to enroll their children in the school. Who are the self-styled Hindu activists to second guess the decision of the parents?

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Sanjay, Hebri
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Thats why we need anti conversion laws....if it was in force, few would have been booked today.

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Pinky, Shirva
Sat, Dec 25 2021
We need anti Hinduta bill.

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Ajith, Barakur
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Let them bring anticonversion law drafted by professionals and not by 3 standard fail

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Joel, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Who got converted ? Answer this question first

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JNB, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
education is very important,

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Schools should not make it compulsory to attend a religious function held in it's premises. Nowadays many schools are asking girl children not to wear bangles/flowers. Such actions should be avoided.

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sanjay pinto, manglaore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
dont send your children to schools owned and managed by Christians simple....

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Ahmed, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
I studied in Government institution and it was compulsory for us to attend Pooja during Hindu festivities.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
v worship God the Father, Son & the Holy Spirit 1 God. may da love peace & happiness be in you 2 overtake evil spirits. christianity's mission is in da whole world includes war torn countries also. i say 2 dees fundoos keep your outfit anger within u & don't touch christianity & Christians.

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Desmond, Mandya
Sat, Dec 25 2021
No one insisted they go to christian schools, they have the right to education elsewhere , and what is displayed ,lets see if they can display pictures of other religion s in their houses . We need to vote sensibly. All this nonsense and divide began after the last elections. We never had this at least in the last 70 years

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Dear Desmond Mandya, Go through these lines of the news - - "The activists said that the children are being forced to be present for Christmas celebrations. They said that this is done in order to get the children attracted towards Christianity." - - In the comment section, someone told that 70% of the students of this institution are Hindus. If both (news & comment) are true, the school's activity is illegal. In your comment, it sounds that those Hindus could have choosen other institutions for education. If this particular school is functioning only to serve the needs of a certain community, why do they admit children from other community? In fact, the education is a 'compulsory right' of all Indians. One shouldnot consider religion / community during educating. Actually your claim is wrong.

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JNB, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
BHAT, Kasaragod - by the way who you are to tell this is illeagal event , 100% school staff is more qualified than you, running a school is not your cup of tea, you netter mind your business what is ment for your to divide upper cast lower cast etc and earn your daily bread.

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Dear JNB Mangalore. Please don't estimate one with his/her name or surname. All well-qualified teachers (as you said) know that schools must be secular. No teacher will say "forcing" the students to attend religious function is a legal activity. For your kind information, I am not involved in deviding upper-lower caste to earn my bread. My business is not that.

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Prescilla Saldanha, Mangalore/USA
Sun, Dec 26 2021
Mr. Bhatt -- "They said that this is done in order to get the children attracted towards Christianity." " Christians kids enjoying Deepavali and Holi too. Do you think those children attracted towards Hinduism?

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sun, Dec 26 2021
Many non-hindus are enjoying Deepavali. But if they are forced to participate then it is wrong. Otherwise it is ok.

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Ida Noronha, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Who gave them right to enter the Christian convent?? with only religious sisters,they have no guts to enter school/ college with priests who celebrates Christmas program!!!!

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Desmond, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Lets see if these little midgets have the guts to even raise their heads or voices inside a mosque. This is hapenning because a weak government is allowing then to do so as they have no ability to clamp them down. Crime is at its peak This is a eye opener to all .....vote sensibly

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Rakesh Dsouza, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
And some people here in the column ask why Christians are opposing the conversion bill if they are not indulged in any conversion activity!; this is the issue we are having ,these jobless so called protectors of the religion will have an excuse to barge in any house or institution complaining that the conversions are being carried on.

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Varun, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
High time for state government to put leash on these fringe groups... minorities are not second class citizens of this country... they have every right to follow as well propagate their faith...

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Abdul Latheef, puttur/abu dhabi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Batting started after trying for anti conversion bill. I have studied christian institute and never felt any kind of luring or imposing Christianity in my college days in Christian college. Those days majority were studied in so called Christian managed college and no one used to have any irritation. All of sudden the present BJP govt find religion in these institutes to retain power. Andbhakts never know that this is just biscuits.

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Manohar, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Beat this activist indiscriminately and blacken their face. Put old chappals mala on their necks. No other work for these goondas.

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Anton, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
If your children are being converted to christianity then why you are sending them to Christian schools? These goons must be booked for tresspassing the school premises and threatening the nuns

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Manohar, Udupi
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Hindutvavadi taliban............shameless only attack defenseless.

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Ozy, Surathkal
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Why are you sending your children to Christian school? Anyone forcing you ? State sponsored terrorism.

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SAN, Mangaluru
Sat, Dec 25 2021
if they decide not to send....school ga beega paadod aavu😉

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NS BHAT, Kasaragod
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Schools should be secular. They should not make it compulsory to attend a religious function for the children belonging to other religion. As per Kerala High court order, schools should consider 'religious plurality'.

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Rehna, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Why are they sending to Christians schools. There are government schools send let they study there. There is no fear of conversion.

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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Stop Harassing Minorities ..

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Sanjay, Hebri
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Stop misusing democratic setup to religious use.

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David Pais, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
sanjai hebri, dis u should tell 2 chaiwala & yogi.

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Sam K, Kudla
Sat, Dec 25 2021
First they went after Muslims, now Christians…next???

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Lance Moniz, Mangalore/Hathill
Sat, Dec 25 2021
...... they will go after themselves!!

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Aam Aadmi, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
BJP and its affiliated organizations have created 2 smoke guns to target minorities. One is the Love Jihad and other is Religious conversion to target Muslims and Christians. As Goebbels had said that repeat a lie 10 times and it also becomes the truth. These Hindutva cowards backed by state power will only have the guts to terrorize helpless minorities. Ask them to fight man to man and they will pee in their pants.

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sanjay pinto, manglaore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
this is the problem with blue JP govt..they just try to incite communad divide...anyway...a ghora naisargika durantha is going to take place in such places and the wrath of God will be shown for sure..Praise The Lord Jesus Christ..

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Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Please don't drag God into this, it is beneath ALL of us to do or support such behaviour.

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Rakesh Dsouza, Mangalore
Sat, Dec 25 2021
@sanjay pinto, Mangalore, this will get worst further and there wont be peace until the Day of the Lord.

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