Mysuru: “Veerashaiva Lingayat Society is like a banyan tree that embraces all castes and gives shade. However, we should seriously think about its condition now, and in which direction it is going,” said BJP State Unit Vice-President B. Y. Vijayendra.
Addressing the gathering at the ‘Yuvasankalpa’ ceremony held on Sunday December 11 in the ‘Belli Belagu’ programme organised to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Union of Basava Balagas in collaboration with Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha, Veerashaiva Lingayat Sangha, organisations at Suttur near here he said, “In today’s sensitive political situation, our culture should be taken on the right path. Young people should build society under the guidance of Haragurucharamurthy. I hope we leave the attitude that society exists for us and have the attitude that we are for society.”
“Everyone should be united and organised. Through this, a good message should be given to the state. When B. S. Yediyurappa was the Chief Minister, he gave a plot to the Mahasabha in the City on the insistence of all of us. But, it is not used. He said that everyone should take action to guide the people of the society by building a modern experience hall there,” he said and added, “I did not think that I would enter politics. I could not contest from Varuna Constituency in the last election. However, I was introduced to the entire State. The people of old Mysuru and the workers of Varuna cannot be forgotten. Even though I have no status, the people of the whole State are treating me with respect. So my responsibility is more. Like my father, I will continue the service by uniting people from all walks of life,” he assured.
Dr. Sharatchandra Swamiji of Kundur Matha said, “It is true that Basavanna is not limited to one caste. But, Basavanna is our’s. Those who grow well in the path laid down by the Guru become true disciples. In this case, should we not be responsible to be heirs of great saints like Basavanna? We should all become true heirs of Basavanna. Society is in a complex state. There is a lot of confusion and chaos. Leaders and patriarchs do not understand where young people are going. It is not possible to give a solution without knowing the problem,” he said.
“Young people have no ideals. They have no proper guidance. If they are bad, the country has no future. Sharatchandra Swamiji gave an example saying that if the paddy is not threshed, it will not become rice. The number of community members is dwindling in every sector. As a result, it is in a state of limbo. Leaders should raise leaders. Then the society can be developed,” he said.
“We should not forget that there are monasteries. B. S. Yediyurappa is always remembered for his generous grant to all the mathas. He said that saving the monasteries should be the resolve of the youth.
Speaking to mediapersons after the function, Vijayendra said that if the party agrees, he will contest against Former CM Siddaramaiah in Varuna Constituency. He said, “I will handle whatever challenge the party gives me. The decision of the party in the contest is final. I will face all challenges. I am organising the party in all areas and not only in Varuna. We are fighting to get more seats in Old Mysuru. That is why we have done more organisation here,” he said.
“Modi is not just a wave, it is a tsunami. Congress people still do not understand this. Congress is delusional. It is saying that the effect of Gujarat’s result will not be seen in Karnataka because of delusion. He said that Congress will get the answer after the next Assembly election.
