Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
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f Ambedkar had not given the constitution,I would not have become the Chief Minister.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he would have become a shepherd.
He spoke after inaugurating Shiv Sharan Shri Hadapada Appanna Jayanti organized jointly by the Department of Kannada and Culture and Bengaluru Urban district administration at Rabindra Kala Kshetra.
There is no momentum for the caste system.Without movement,backward and exploited communities will not get economic and educational movement.
Thus Buddha,Basavadi Sharanas,Dr.BR Ambedkar hoped that there should be a caste free society,he said.
People should know the ideals and ideas of people like Basavanna,Hadapada Appanna.For that,the birthday celebrations of saints and Basavadi sharanas should be celebrated,he said.
We have implemented five guarantee schemes which are not limited to one caste and one religion but are applicable to all with the intention of continuing the aspirations and ideals of Basavadi Sharanas.
It is enough to have a heart to understand the concerns behind our projects.It is that simple,he said.
Due to the caste system of Chatuvarna,Shudras and women were limited only to produce goods.They had no right to enjoy their produce.
Produce was enjoyed by those who did not engage in production.Therefore,the Basavadi sharanas worked hard to erase this exploitative society and build a caste-free society.
Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Thangadagi, Annadani Bharati Appanna Mahaswamy,Department Secretary,Dr.N.Manjula and others were present on the . Sri Satchidananda Chatnalli gave a lecture on Hadapa Appanna.
CM while explaining Basavadi Sharanas fight against superstition recalled the incident of a crow sitting on his car.
“There was huge discussion on TV about a crow sitting on my car.It was even said that I would not present the budget and lose the post.
Another said that he will resign after presenting the budget.But the crow flew away.I presented two budgets and managed to complete my term with efficiency.The CM narrated his own experience and told people not to believe in superstition.
