Hosagandi: HJS opposes 'Communal Violence Bill'

Shravan Pournima, Kaliyug Varsha 5113

Hosagandi (Karnataka): The Prevention of Communal and Targeted Voilence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill 2011 is an attempt to stem the freedom of expression of Hindu brethren which was bestowed by the Indian Constitution, alleged Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) Co-ordinator Mr. Mohan Gowda at a protest organised opposing the Bill at Hosangadi.

“Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the Draft Committee that has anti-Hindu members including Teesta Setalvad, Harsh Mander, and minority community members such as Asgar Ali,” he said.

“If the minority community attacks Hindus, the Bill will not come to their rescue. Besides, one needs government approval to take action against the minority community. Union government is empowered to dissolve a state government in case of an incident of communal violence in that state, under 355 of Indian Constitution by announcing it as internal law and order disturbance.”

“Union government will form a national authority with 7 members for protecting the minority community, and members of the minority community will hold key positions and be the majority in it,” he added.

“District and states commissions will be formed in each state to award justice and compensation in case of communal violence. In case of a rape on a woman from minority community, a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh will be awarded,” said Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member Mr. Prashant Kumble.

“Karnataka has IPC, CRPC and TADA laws that are effective in curbing any incidences of communal violence. There is no need for a separate Bill. It’s an effort by the union government to lure minority community,” he said .

Protests and signature campaign will be held in various districts of the state in this regard and memorandums will be submitted to Indian President Pratibha Patil, he added.

Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member Mr. Ravish Tantri Kuntaru also spoke.

Source: Deccan Herald