After a series of incidents over the hijab row and the murder of a Hindutva activist, Shivamogga city, on Wednesday, witnessed a meeting to convey the importance of peace and harmony. People representing different sections of society reassured their commitment to harmony.
The event was organised under the banner of ‘Shantigagi Navu’, a group of social activists. The guests inaugurated the event by tying pieces of cloth in saffron, white and green colours, to convey the message that a bondage among all sections of people was necessary.
Recalling Kuvempu’s words that called India a peace garden of all religions, Deputy Commissioner Selvamani R. said that everyone should work towards retaining the unique nature of the garden. “We should not give importance to misdeeds committed by some miscreants”, he said. Further, he assured that the administration would take all measures necessary to ensure peace and order in the district.
