“The statement -those who oppose the Bhagvad Gita Campaign should get lost from India- uttered by Vishweshwar Hegade Kageri, Minister for education is very much deplorable” said Ashfaq Ahmed Shareef, President SIO of India Karnataka Zone, demanding his exclusion from the cabinet.
“Being custodian of a responsible position like Education Minister, Mr. Kageri has articulated against the spirit of constitution and secularism. His statements depicts as if he has forgotten the existence of democracy in the state. Such irresponsible and irrational statements lead to the disharmony in the society. As Constitution it-self guarantees the right to assess the authorities, statement of Education Minister raises suspicions over his understanding of Constitution. Either he should resign or the honorable Chief Minister should exclude him from the cabinet, demands SIO.
SIO supports the introduction of human and moral values in education system by means of religious scriptures; at the same time it demands that, religious sentiments of other part of student community should not be hurt. This process should be complimenting to the all religions, caste and beliefs; and not the compelled enforcement of particular faith. If the Government its-self fails in leading the way of upholding constitutional values, the same cannot be expected from the public. Minister himself has to bear the onus of consequences of his statement, warns SIO.
Instead of focusing on the enhancing the quality of Government schools and preventing the rampant commercialization of education, which is against our culture and values; it is unfortunate to observe his efforts in promoting misunderstanding among students and society. In this circumstances, SIO appeals entire civil society to stand for the system and policies which are favorable to student community
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