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Federation of backwards and dalit seers confronts Rambhapuri Peetha

Davanagere: The Federation of Backwards sates and Dalit seers requested Veerasomeshwara Swamiji of Rambhapuri Peetha to demonstrate the Peetha's secular credentials and substantiate claims regarding caste-based monasteries' societal influence. The federation expressed strong disapproval of Veerasomeshwara Swamiji's remarks in Bhadravati about "caste-based monasteries have corrupted society." They indicated potential protests if the statement remains unrestricted. During the press conference held in the city on Monday, Immadi Siddharameshwara Swamiji of Bhovi Gurupeeta explained that caste monasteries emerged due to the systematic exclusion of backwards and Dalit communities. These institutions, whilst bearing caste names, promote social unity rather than division. Purushottamanandapuri Swamiji of Bhageeratha Gurupeeta noted that caste-based monasteries wouldn't exist if Panchapeetas properly integrated marginalised communities through education and values. He highlighted the current leadership's reluctance to engage with Swamijis from marginalised communities. Basavamurthy Madara Channayya Swamiji criticised Rambhapuri Shri's stance as contradicting human religious principles, noting that Panchapeethas should respect all communities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Connecticut Launches New Policy for Cars Used Less Than 50 Miles/day Bindright Undo The federation demanded the immediate retraction of Rambhapuri mutt seer'ss statement, warning of unified opposition in Davanagere if clarification continues. Various pontiffs attended, including those from Kanaka, Valmiki, Yadav, Narayanaguru, Helava, Reddy, Kumbara, Hadapada, and Medara Gurupeetas. 'Will you return the Rs 100 crore grant?' "Over Rs 100 crore of govt grants were used under the name of Beda Jangama. Branch monasteries of the Panchapeetas received these grants. Prove that these are truly monasteries belonging to the scheduled castes. Otherwise, issue a white paper regarding the govt grants received," challenged Immadi Siddharameshwara Swamiji. He questioned, "In 2003, the demands made by the Panchapeetas to the central govt regarding reservations did not remain secret. What is your contribution to communities other than your caste?"