Hassan CPM condemns Nishchalananda Swamy for calling leftists ‘most dangerous’, ‘selfish’
The Hassan unit of the CPI(M) has condemned seer Nishchalananda Swamy for labeling leftists as 'dangerous' and 'selfish' during a college event. The party has demanded that the seer withdraw his remarks and that the event organizers clarify their stance.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing ideological tensions and political discourse surrounding leftist movements in Indian academic and public spaces.
The Hassan district unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned seer Nishchalananda Swamy of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Mutt for describing “leftists” as “the most dangerous” and “selfish” people, in remarks made at a college programme in the city.
CPI(M) district secretary H.R. Naveen Kumar, in a statement issued on Friday, condemned the seer’s remarks. He wanted the seer to withdraw his statements, and also appealed to the organisers of the programme to clarify their stand on the opinions expressed by the seer.
The seer made the comments while addressing students at a programme held to mark World Population Day at the Government First Grade College for Women, Hassan, jointly organised by the college and the Hassan unit of the Red Cross, on Thursday. The event was inaugurated by Hassan Superintendent of Police Shubhanwita. Hassan Red Cross Society president Hemmige Mohan and college faculty were present.
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