CM’s decision on ‘Anti-Superstitious Bill’ is not acceptable: Poojary

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Nov 8, 2013: Former Union Minister,B Janardhana Poojary today said that the decision taken by Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah on ’Shaadi Bhagya’ Scheme and ‘Anti-Superstitious Bill’ is not acceptable.

Speaking to media persons at Mangalore Press Club on Friday, November 8, he said that the schemes implemented by the Chief Minister in the state till date is appreciated, but these two schemes are not acceptable. He also said that he has sent a memorandum to the CM in connection with this, urging him to make necessary changes in these schemes.

 

Poojary said that it is not necessary for the government to enact law regarding superstitious belief in Hindu society to bring changes as Hindu’s have given up many blind beliefs and practices over the years.

He also said that there is lot of differences between beliefs and practices. Combining ‘moola nambike’ (beliefs) and ‘mooda Nambike’ (superstition) is not right. Considering ‘Paada Puja’ of Swamijis and wearing ’rudrakshi maala’ by them as superstitious acts is not right.

Poojary opined that not only Hindu’s but also Muslim, Christian, Buddhists believe in superstition, hence it is not right to target only the Hindu community hurting their feelings. Further, he said, CM must not announce such kind of sensitive issues before discussing it with cabinet members.

Commenting on ’Shaadi Bhagya’ scheme, Poojary said that implementing such schemes for the benefit of Muslim women is a great work, meanwhile leaving behind the poor girls from other community is not right. There are also poor girls in Hindu community and such kind of decision will lead to disharmony and ill-feelings.

Congress members Kallige Tharanath Shetty, Arun Coelho, Harikrishna Bantwal and Purandardas Kulur were present.