Mangalore, Nov 10: Despite increase in population of backward classes in the society, it is not enough that they raise their voices to fight for their rights. Hence, it is essential to cultivate an intolerant attitude towards inequality and injustice in the society, said former minister for higher education B A Mohideen.
Speaking after releasing a book'Caste, Religion and Reservation' penned by advocate and notary B A Mohammed Haneef at a programme organised by Ahinda here on Sunday, he said that it was necessary to eradicate superstitions and false beliefs from the society, without upsetting the religious faith of the people. If the new draft law that will prevent superstitious beliefs is not passed and implemented, it will cause much harm to the backward classes who will continue to be exploited, he opined, adding that the Chief Minister would ensure the elimination of superstitions from the society.
Speaking on the occasion, district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai said that the reservation was necessary in India as the caste system existed in the country. “Man should be strengthened in all aspects; likewise the society should be strengthened by removing inequality among the masses and bringing equality among all castes and classes of people. A better society can only be built if there exists equality among all castes in the society,” he said, adding that caste, religion and reservations should not be limited to platforms, but should also be implemented through action.
Mangalore North MLA B A Moidin Bava, high court advocate Taranath Poojary, director of Centre for Development, Studies and Education Dr Rita Noronha, DK district honorary president of Ahinda Movement Vasudeva Boloor, Naveen Chandra Suvarna and others also spoke on the occasion.
In the programme, famous Kambala icon Sadashiva Salian Mulki, education icon Harekala Hajabba, well-known high court advocate Taranath Poojary and social reformer V T Rajashekar were felicitated.
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