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Time of India
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
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?"
India Today
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Bengaluru stampede: Seers say cops suspended for political mistakes, seek probe
A delegation of seers in Karnataka has filed a complaint with the Enforcement Directorate (ED), accusing the RCB management and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) of financial irregularities and misuse of public funds during the IPL the complaint, the Swamijis under the Athi Hindulida Mathadheeshara Sabha, alleged that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) used the event for self-branding and image-building, spending thousands of crores in the process. They also demanded a probe into RCB's financial RCB, the KSCA has been accused of misreporting accounts, failing to audit government and BCCI funds, and illegally accumulating wealth. The complaint claims that crores owed to commercial firms remain unpaid and that funds collected for the celebration were diverted elsewhere. In a separate development, the same federation filed a complaint at the Cubbon Park Police Station, holding the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Home Minister, and RCB management responsible for the stampede that led to the death of 11 people during the June 4 to reporters, Pranavananda Swamiji, state president of the federation, said, 'Bengaluru is making its mark across the world, and we want to send out a clear message: even Swamijis have responsibilities, we can't just sit and watch. That's why we are here today.'advertisement'On the evening of June 4, when RCB won the IPL, the Karnataka government had no direct involvement. True fans of the state and its language should not be misled. Despite this, a government-sponsored celebration was held at the Vidhana Soudha. While Chinnaswamy Stadium holds only 35,000 people, over 10 lakh gathered. Key ministers had informed people a day in advance, drawing poor children and fans who came to see the team.' he government should have prioritised safety, not political credit,' he said, adding that the suspension of officers was not an adequate delegation has demanded a thorough investigation and strict action against those InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
