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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Writers, intellectuals condemn Kamal Haasan's Kannada remark
Scores of writers, artists, linguists, intellectuals and Kannada activists staged a day-long protest in Dharwad on Monday in protest against the recent remark made by veteran multi-lingual actor Kamal Haasan on the origin of Kannada language. During the protest spearheaded by Karnatak Vidyavardhakh Sangha, the protestors staged a sit-in in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Dharwad and condemned in strong words the remark and the subsequent statement of the actor. The protest was in pursuance of the decisions taken during the recent consultative meeting of the sangha after the actor refused to apologise for his remark. Addressing the protestors, president of the sangha Chandrakanth Bellad, general secretary Shankar Halagatti and others, including writers and intellectuals, strongly condemned the adamant behaviour of the actor, despite the strong criticism and a series of protest across the State against him on the issue. They said that the veteran actor is behaving in an irresponsible manner even after a court gave him an option to apologise for his remark. The speakers clarified that the sangha has no opposition either to Tamil language or Tamil-speaking people as it is a known fact that languages originating from Proto-Dravidian language evolved into different languages. They also further clarified that their protest is not against Tamil language or Tamils but against an irresponsible statement by Kamal Haasan and his subsequent conduct. The protestors demanded that he withdraw his baseless statement on Kannada language, express regret and apologise to Kannadigas. If he failed to do so, the sangha will be compelled to launch an intense State-wide agitation, they said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Protest in Dharwad today by writers, linguists, activists against actor's remark
Taking strong exception to the recent remark by veteran actor Kamal Haasan on the origin of Kannada language, several writers, artistes, linguists, intellectuals and Kannada activists will stage a day-long protest in Dharwad on Monday. The protest spearheaded by Karnatak Vidyavardhakh Sangha, a century-old representative body of Kannadigas, will be staged in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad. The protest will begin at 11 a.m. Taking exception to Kamal Haasan's remark on the origin of Kannada, Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha held a consultative meeting on June 2 in which senior Kannada scholars, artistes and intellectuals took part. After due deliberations during the meeting, the sangha passed several resolutions. They are: Despite having stated that 'Tamil is the mother of Kannada and that Kannada originated from Tamil', actor Kamal Haasan has neither apologised to Kannadigas nor expressed regret. He has also not complied with the High Court's directive to tender an apology. The Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha has no opposition either towards Tamil language or Tamil-speaking people as it is known fact that languages originating from Proto-Dravidian language evolved into different languages. Despite this being the truth, Kamal Haasan has reportedly stated that he still intends to speak about Tamil supremacy. He has the right to speak about his language, but belittling or demeaning another language is strongly condemned by the sangha. 'By June 25, Kamal Haasan must withdraw his baseless statement about Kannada language, express regret and apologise to Kannadigas. If he fails to do so, the Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sangha will be compelled to launch a State-wide intense agitation,' says the resolution passed by the sangha. In pursuance of the decision taken during the consultative meeting, the sangha will stage a dharna on Monday and submit a memorandum registering its protest against the actor's remark.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Literary, cultural festival in Kagwad tomorrow
Karnatak Vidyavardhakh Sangha (KVS), which has been working for the cause of Kannada land and language, will hold a literary and cultural event in the border town of Kagwad in Belagavi district on Thursday. General secretary of KVS Shankar Halgatti told presspersons in Dharwad on Tuesday that while Kannadigas are peace-loving people who honour other languages and cultures, their lenience should not be considered as weakness and none should try to intimidate them. He said that although Belagavi is an integral part of Karnataka, some elements in Maharashtra are trying hard to disturb peace and spread enmity leading to linguistic tension in the border which is uncalled for. 'The sangha is holding the literary and cultural event at Kagwad to give a befitting reply to such elements through the Kannada awareness programme,' he said. The programme titled Kannada Awareness and Cultural Celebration in the Border Region on Thursday in Kagwad is being organised in association with the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority and the Shivananada College of Kagwad. Chairman of Karnataka Border Area Development Authority Somanna Bevinmarad will inaugurate the event at 10 a.m. and Swami Yatishwaranand of Kagwad and scholar Gurulingappa Dubale will participate, he said. The event will be presided over by sangha president Chandrakant Bellad. Prior to the main event, a procession will be taken out from Channamma Circle in Kagwad to the venue. Post the inauguration, there will be various literary sessions and cultural events at 6 p.m., he said.
