Campaign planned to strengthen AHINDA organisations in Uttara Kannada; Taluk committees formation soon

Bhatkal, Feb 3: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A district-wide campaign will be launched across Uttara Kannada to strengthen minorities, backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Tribes under the AHINDA platform by creating educational, social and political awareness, said Dr Nagesh Naik Kagal, President of the United Front of District Public Welfare Organisations.

Addressing a press conference in Bhatkal, Dr Nagesh Naik said meetings are being organised in all taluks with the aim of consolidating the AHINDA organisation. He said the campaign will focus on politically empowering the youth and encouraging them to follow constitutional values in their daily lives. As part of the initiative, taluk- and district-level coordination committees will be formed to strengthen social movements and work towards political empowerment. Future programmes will be planned based on the ideals of Brahmashri Narayana Guru. He added that several prominent leaders in Bhatkal have already expressed their support for strengthening the AHINDA organisation.

Highlighting issues faced by Uttara Kannada district, Dr Nagesh Naik said the absence of a multi-specialty hospital, delays and problems related to National Highway works, issues concerning e-Swathu and forest land encroachment continue to trouble the public. He stressed the need to create awareness among people and launch agitations to find solutions to these problems.

Responding to questions from mediapersons, he said a Public Interest Litigation has already been filed in the Karnataka High Court regarding the delay in National Highway works. He described the situation as serious, pointing out that toll collection is continuing despite the work remaining incomplete. He warned that if the issue is not resolved soon, district-wide protests would be launched. If required, separate PILs would also be filed from coastal taluks of the district.

Senior leader Rama M. Moger, speaking on the occasion, said there is a strong need for an organised AHINDA platform in the district and emphasised the importance of social and political awareness among AHINDA communities. Majlis-e-Islah-o-Tanzeem President Inayathullah Shabandari termed the formation of the AHINDA organisation a positive step and said unity is necessary to effectively protest and address issues at the district level.

Others present at the press conference included United Front of District Public Welfare Organisations taluk president and Marukeri Gram Panchayat Vice-President M.D. Naik, Citizens’ Forum president Satishkumar Naik, Ganapati Naik, Venkatayya Bairumane, Sudhakar of Kumta, Shivanand Naik of Sirsi, K. Sulaiman, Sridhar Naik, T.D. Naik, Dinesh Gonda and Venkatesh Naik.