CAPUCHIN KRISHIK SEVA KENDRA®- UJIRE
Raises voice against corruption

On 22nd August 2011, Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra ®, Vimukti, Ujire with the collaboration of Dakshina Kannada Rural Development Society (DKRDS), Anugraha PU College, ICYM and all the like minded people of the Belthangady Taluka joined together in raising the slogan against the burning issue of corruption. The well organized protest rally started at the Taluka office of Belthangady at 10.30 am. The rally was inaugurated with the traditional Demon dance which symbolizes corruption and evil spirit. Then Mr. S.G Bhatt, Public Relation Officer of Benaka Health Centre, Ujire addressed the gathering by saying corruption can be rooted if only all segment of the society single handedly fight against the corruption. He requested all the people to sustain the demand for the Jan Lok Pal Bill till they get it done. Then Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, Director of the Organization, in his speech he called upon all the people to support the fight for the strong Jan Lok Pal Bill and to fight courageously from the grass root level to do away with corruption. He pointed out what the simple, ordinary village people can do for the eradication of the corruption. Soon after that the rally proceeded to the various Government departments and submitted the appeal to support for the Jan Lok Pal. The Sub-registrar Mr. Shrinivas, Tasildhar of the Taluka Mr. Muralidar, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Nagaraj, President of Nagara Panchayat Mr. Narayan Bhat, Taluka Health Officer Mr. Kalamadusudan Shetty, Government hospital Dr. Adam received the appeal and assured their support to fight against the corruption. The assembled people and the Government officers pledged not to receive or give bribe and not to indulge in any kind of corruption activities. The rally was beautified with patriotic and vigilant songs and traditional dances. Finally the rally gathered at the Santhekatte, Taluka Market of Belthangady. There all the people took oath not to receive and give any kind of bribe. Rev. Fr. Jose, Director of DKRDS, Professor Vasanth, Mr. Wilson the President of ICYM participated in the rally. The rally ended with National anthem.