Udupi: Dalits also should take part in Dharma Sansad, says Pejawar seer

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November 16, 2017

Udupi, Nov 16: Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Pejawar Mutt has called upon all Hindus to take part in the upcoming Dharma Sansad and the Hindu Samajotsava in large numbers.

“Hindus should be proud of their religion. All members of the Hindu religion, including Dalits, should participate in the Dharma Sansad and the Hindu Samajotsava,” he said.

He was speaking after flagging off the Sudharma Ratha chariot at the entrance of the Sri Krishna Mutt/Temple on Wednesday. The Dharma Sansad will be held here from November 24 to 26.

The chariot will give information about the Dharma Sansad in Udupi and its surroundings. The chariot has already disseminated information about the Dharma Sansad in different parts of the district.

K. Raghupati Bhat, former MLA, Baikady Suprasad Shetty, Sandhya Ramesh, Nayana Ganesh, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, P. Vilas Nayak, president of the district unit of VHP, Sharan P., zonal convener of Bajrang Dal, Sunil K.R., regional convener of Bajrang Dal, Rama J. Rao, president of the district unit of Durga Vahini, and others were present.

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For majority of people the word DALIT also a unbearable surname. So calling dalit should be an offence. Call them common man, that will make them to feel no difference

The word "Dalit" only should change, like - from disabled to differently abled.

What Gandhi suggested would be better. HARIJANS (people close to Gods)

Dalits may support Seer. But not Beef Janata Party

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Roadblock to Relief: Speaker Khader’s Push to Expand Key NH-66 Stretch from Nanthoor to Talapady

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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