Constitution is supreme; Muslims are inherent part of ‘Hindu Rashtra’: RSS chief

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September 18, 2018

New Delhi, Sept 18: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said the country's Constitution is supreme and is like a "consensus guide" for all. Mr Bhagwat also said the vision of 'Hindu Rashtra' as spoken about vis-a-vis RSS philosophy will always have a place for Muslims.

"The day we will have a situation that we do not need Muslims, that day the very purpose of Hindu Rashtra will be defeated," he said.

"Apna samvidhan apne desh ka consensus hae (Our constitution is our country's consensus guide created by unanimity of all)," Mr Bhagwat said addressing the second day session of the special outreach programme organised by the Sangh fountainhead here.

He said the Hindutva according to RSS ideologies is committed to 'desh bhakti (love for the country)', pride about past legacy and the commitment to uphold traditional and cultural values.

He said RSS believes in the principles of equitable share of the properties and wealth and said similarly the viewpoint about life is that it need not be 'successful only' - "it should be meaningful too".

He said there is need for evolving an alternative developmental model based on Indian and Hindutva ethos. 

Giving clarion call for evolving a different and alternative developmental model, he said "We should be guarded against following the established norms...The west has a different model, we can have our own".

"Our developmental model should be committed to 'Sabka Vikas and Santhulit Vikas (a development for all and balanced)," he said adding even the rest of the world is doing the same now. He emphasised that India has always done that.
Reading out the preamble of the Constitution, he pointed that words like secularism and socialism were incorporated later but in today's reality it is part of the country's Constitution.

Referring to BR Ambedkar's remarks about the need for 'fraternity' among all, he said this 'unity in diversity' is what the struggle of RSS is all about. "This underlining theme of unity is Hindutva," he said. 

Mr Bhagwat sought to clarify that the vision of Hindutva or a Hindu Rashtra does not dream of a country - where there is no Muslim.

"Hindu Rashtra hae, isliye Muslim nahi rahega - aisa bilkool nahi hae (Just because we dream of a Hindu Rashtra, that does not mean, we have no place for Muslims)". The day there will be a situation that "we do not need Muslims, that day the very purpose of Hindu Rahstra will be defeated," he said.

The three-day meet will conclude here on Wednesday. The Tuesday session was attended among others by JD(U) leader KC Tyagi, Union Ministers Uma Bharti and RK Singh.

Comments

Anti-Bakth
 - 
Wednesday, 19 Sep 2018

you do not need muslim? who the hell are you. barking like dog from 100 years not convering into reality..we all know your organization capacity, if you have courage lets try to stop muslim in india..listein carefully all RSS marons, muslim will rule india again, you cant even touch the hair of one muslim man...you only bark like dog all days..TIGER WILL BE TIGER ALLWAYS that is muslim

Sharief
 - 
Tuesday, 18 Sep 2018

This man does not know what he talks.

If he has respect for SECULAR CONSTITUTION, why does he talk of HINDU RASHTRA with Muslims.

Can he accept name MUSLIM RASHTRA OR CHRISTIAN RASHTRA   OR SIKH RASHTRA with all people.

 

Our question is when secularism is accepted why HINDU RASHTRA to be called.

In secularism, it is upto every citizen by his/her free will what do they choose to follow.

 

You follow your religion, I follow what I want to. Don’t mess up.

Think what you can do for your own poor people suffering in the name of cast system, dowry, poverty.

 

God bless our country, our people.

 

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•    Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•    Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•    Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•    Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

•    Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

•    STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

•    Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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