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A controversial naming ceremony for a disability skill centre in Palakkad has sparked political tensions between youth organizations and local BJP leadership. The Democratic Youth Federation of India and Youth Congress protested against naming the centre after RSS founder Keshav Hedgewar, while municipality officials defended the decision. The centre aims to support 275 intellectually challenged children, addressing a critical social need for disability support. Despite protests, the foundation stone-laying ceremony proceeded, highlighting the ongoing ideological differences in local Kerala politics.

Key Points: DYFI Youth Congress Protest RSS Founder's Name on Disabled Centre

  • Youth groups oppose naming disabled centre after RSS founder
  • Palakkad municipality defends decision citing Hedgewar's historical contributions
  • Centre aims to support 275 intellectually challenged children
  • Addresses critical need for disability skill development
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Youth Congress, DYFI protest naming of disabled centre after RSS founder

Kerala youth groups challenge Palakkad municipality's decision to name disability skill centre after RSS founder Keshav Hedgewar

"We are inspired by the work of Doctor Hedgewar - E Krishna Das, Palakkad Municipality Vice Chairman"

Palakkad, April 11

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Youth Congress on Friday protested against the naming of a disabled centre after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Palakkad, Kerala.

The stone-laying ceremony for the disabled centre was held today in Palakkad. Members of both organisations protested at the centre. The protesters were removed from the premises, and the foundation stone-laying ceremony was completed.

Currently, the Palakkad municipality is led by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

E Krishna Das, Vice Chairman of Palakkad Municipality, discussed the need to start a skill centre for disabled people and said that the centre will be hosting around 275 boys and girls.

"The Palakkad Municipality has started a skill development centre for the intellectually challenged. This is the first project in the state of Kerala. There are about 275 boys and girls who are handicapped, and there is no centre for them to take care of them when their parents go to work or when their parents go out," the Vice Chairman said.

He further recounted an incident of a mother tying a baby to a pole in her house and going to work, which is the reason for making the centre.

He told ANI, "In this municipality, there is a family where the mother is going to work by keeping her child tied in a pole in her house. Her house is locked, and she goes to work. So, in order to resolve these issues, we thought it fit to start the centre and name it after Doctor Hedgewar."

The Vice chairman also criticised DYFI and the youth congress' protest, urging them to understand the RSS founder's contribution to the nation.

The vice chairman said, "We are inspired by the work of Doctor Hedgewar. We thought it fit that this centre for the intellectually challenged that uh it should bear the name of Doctor Hedgewar... Congress people should understand that, uh, Doctor Hergewar, he was the. Congress committee secretary at one point, and he participated in the independence struggle."

- ANI

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Sarah K.
The center itself sounds like a great initiative for disabled children, but why politicize it with the naming? Couldn't they choose a more neutral name that focuses on the purpose rather than ideology? 🤔
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Rahul M.
Finally some good work being done for disabled children in Kerala! The mother's story is heartbreaking - this center will change lives regardless of what name is on the building.
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Priya T.
While I appreciate the effort to help disabled children, naming it after a controversial political figure seems unnecessary. Could have honored a local social worker instead. The protest makes sense to me.
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Anand V.
The real story here is that 275 disabled children will finally get proper care! The political bickering is just noise. Let's focus on what matters - helping these kids and their families. 👏
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Meena S.
As a mother myself, that story about tying the child to a pole broke my heart. Whatever the politics, we need more facilities like this across India. Every child deserves care and dignity.
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Kiran P.
Interesting that the Vice Chairman mentions Hedgewar was once in Congress. Maybe both sides should look beyond party lines when it comes to social welfare projects. The children's needs should come first!

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