National
Seminar of 'Samaajik Samarastha Manch' was held at Hyderabad on 7th February,
2016. A brief report hereunder:
Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice
M N Rao said that Common Civil Code (CCC) is required to realize the vision of
Dr B R Ambedkar's `one nation'. Speaking as chief guest at the national seminar
on "Ambedkar's thinking about one nation, one cultural and one national
goal" organised by Mumbai-based Samarasatha Adhyayana Kendra in Hyderabad,
he said the recent judgement of Supreme Court has removed all hurdles in this
direction.
He recalled that according to Ambedkar, the constitution
allows religious practices which are individual in nature, but on all other
issues there need not be any religious bias. Asserting that Ambedkar was not
anti-Hindu or anti-religion, the Justice said Ambedkar want a religion with
principles and strongly opposed caste system that was bringing division among
people.
Moreover, he said Ambedkar want to democratize Hinduism,
abolition of priesthood so that people from all castes can become priests.
Pointing out Ambedkar's strong plea to wipe out caste system in Hindu society,
he said that inter-caste marriages and common dining are said to be two major
reforms advocated by the framer of our constitution.
Ambedkar also pointed out the communal agenda of Muslims and
dangerous impact on formation of linguistic states. Recalling that Britishers
tried to wipe out concept of a nation, he said Ambedkar stood for a strong
nation.
Delivering keynote address Shyamkanth Hanumanth Atre said
Ambedkar deplored prevalence of untouchablity which resulting in downfall of
Hinduism. Recalling that how Ambedkar struggled hard against discrimination
against scheduled castes in the society, he said he fought for their rights and
justice so that to ensure equal opportunities.
(Hyderbad)
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