Protest staged against Basavadi Sharanara Hindu Samavesha
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Protesters in Kalaburagi demonstrated against a planned Hindu conference titled Basavadi Sharanara Hindu Samavesha, citing concerns over the appropriation of Basavanna's ideology.
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- Activists marched in Kalaburagi to oppose the upcoming Basavadi Sharanara Hindu Samavesha event.
- Participants condemned the use of the term Hindu alongside the names of historical figures known as Sharanas.
- Protesters alleged the event aims to misappropriate the legacy of social reformer Basavanna to suit a specific ideological agenda.
- The organizers expressed concern that the event, which they claim is backed by the RSS and BJP, could disrupt local social harmony.
What to watch next
- Potential for protests or disruptions during the scheduled event on September 27
- Developments in the ideological dispute between the protest committee and event organizers
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Meenakshi Bali
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“We will not allow such attempts on the land of the Sharanas, where the 12th-century movement for equality and social justice took shape, and in a region known for the harmonious traditions of Sufi saints”
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…event was an attempt to influence and mislead followers of Basavanna. Mr. Hudgi alleged that the samavesha sought to reinterpret Basavanna’s vachanas and social philosophy to fit a particular ideological narrative. “ We will not allow such attempts on the land of the Sharanas, where the 12th-century movement for equality and social justice took shape, and in a region known for the harmonious traditions of Sufi saints ,” he added. The protesters also referred to a court direction concerning the Swami’s proposed address at an event in Basavakalyan a few months ago. They further alleged that the samavesha to be held in Kalaburagi city…
R.K. Hudgi
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“We will not allow such attempts on the land of the Sharanas, where the 12th-century movement for equality and social justice took shape, and in a region known for the harmonious traditions of Sufi saints”
In the article
…event was an attempt to influence and mislead followers of Basavanna. Mr. Hudgi alleged that the samavesha sought to reinterpret Basavanna’s vachanas and social philosophy to fit a particular ideological narrative. “ We will not allow such attempts on the land of the Sharanas, where the 12th-century movement for equality and social justice took shape, and in a region known for the harmonious traditions of Sufi saints ,” he added. The protesters also referred to a court direction concerning the Swami’s proposed address at an event in Basavakalyan a few months ago. They further alleged that the samavesha to be held in Kalaburagi city…
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