Peace and harmony meeting held in the view of festivals
"We have already deported such people. More rowdy sheeters will be deported in 3-4 days. Hindus and Muslims here celebrate festivals with each other without any discrimination. A separate friendly meeting will be held for the Ganeshotsava and Eid Milad festivals in Dharwad," he said, adding that a meeting will be held soon under DC to discuss some issues. Ganeshotsav Mahamandal president Mohan Limbikai, Muslim religious leader Tajuddin Peer Qadri, Sikh Guru Giani Surendra Singh, Christian priest Maxim D'Souza, and others were present.
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