Dear Friends,
Please find an update on Communal Violence in Orissa.
Regards,
Dhirendra
*'We will condole his death by a yatra across the state' – Togadia cares a
little to SC order*
The VHP/RSS and their newly formed outfit 'Swami Laxmanananda Sraddhanjali
Samity' guided by VHP leaders Mr. Parveen Togadia, Mr.Mohan Bhagwat and
others have planned to organise a yatra carrying the 'asthi' or 'soils' from
burial of slain VHP leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati in the state. This
yatra will cover almost all villages of the district and many places of the
state. It has been feared by many that it would increase violence in
affected areas and spread tensions to other peaceful areas of the state.
Many intellectuals, civil society organizations, artists, opposition
political parties have demanded to stop such type of yatras at any cost.
Following a petition filed by Arch Bishop, Cuttack, the Supreme Court sought
clarifications from the Orissa Government and the government on
4thSeptember assured the Supreme Court of the safety of Christians in
the state
and that it would not allow a Hindu group to take out a rally for carrying
the ashes of slain leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati in Kandhamal
district.
We are yet to know the words of the Supreme Court. Also we are in confusion
as regards to the assurance given by the State government. Whatever we are
getting to know from media and talks of the RSS/VHP leaders – the Sangha
Parivar and its new outfit are not going to care the spirit of the SC order.
The Yatra will be organized. Please see 'what Pravin Togadia tells to Time
of India -
* *
*Togadia to conduct Orissa 'yatra' despite SC objection*
NEW DELHI: Facing flak from the Supreme Court over his proposed 'yatra'
across Orissa with the "ashes" of slain VHP functionary Swami Laxmanananda
Saraswati, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Pravin Togadia on Thursday
said a 'yatra' condoling the murder will still be carried out.
"The dead body of Swamiji was not cremated. His was a samadhi and he was
buried. So the claims of the 'asthi-kalash yatra' are not true. *However, we
will condole his death by a yatra across the state*," said Togadia.
"*We will march through every village and town of Orissa despite the
pressure tactics of the Christians to ensure safety of Swami Laxmanada's
murderers*," he said.
Togadia said over phone that he never proposed to carry the "ashes" of
Saraswati and alleged that Archbishop Raphael Cheenath had "lied under oath
to the apex court".
The VHP leader did not specify any date for his 'yatra' but said "it will be
conducted in a peaceful manner".
Earlier, in response to a query yesterday by the apex court, the state
government today stated before the court in an affidavit that it will not
allow Togadia to conduct any 'yatra' with the "ashes" of the slain VHP
leader.
Today OTV ( a local channel) and 'Dharitri' (Oriya daily) informed that the
Yatra will take place on 6th Sep 08 in Bhubaneswar with 'Sadhus', there will
be 'installation' of 'Siba Linga' on the 'Samadhi' (burial place) of
Laxmanananda on 7th, 'vaktas' (disciples) from each village of the state
will come to bring soil from the 'Samadhi' and carry back to their
respective villages on 8th Sep. Togadia's statement has been reconfirmed by
VHP local leaders that there is no need to take permission from the state
for this 'yatra'.
This is like playing hide and seeks with the 'rule of law'.
Now it is the turn of the Orissa Government how far they will sincerely
respect to the Court's spirit and prove their committment to 'rule of law'.
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