Addressing media persons at a press meet in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Bakrabail said that the convention will be held on December 29, the birthday of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu at Loyola Hall, St Aloysius PU College, Mangalore. Besides Ms. Setalvad, Dr. Anand Teltumde, activist and grandson of Dr. B R Ambedkar, will also grace the occasion, he said. The convention will also feature cultural programmes, book release, and presentation of views from various dignitaries on the topic 'Souharda Vedike Movement and the Challenges Ahead'.
Speaking on the occasion, K L Ashok, State Chief Secretary, KKSV, said that the organization took birth in 2002 in Chikmagalur when the Baba Budangiri issue threatened to take Karnataka to the depths of communalism. Ten years on, the organization has been successfully opposing communal forces in the state and intends to create a hatred free society, he said.
To a query, Mr. Ashok said in response that KKSV is against all forms of communalism and that any act of violence committed by any group in the name of religion will not be tolerated.
Members of the Vedike also condemned the attack on Masjids in Kulai, Mukka and Karnad, on the occasion.
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