Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (MS)

Puttur, Dec 16: In an exemplary and rare act of communal harmony, Olemundovu Mohan Rai, president of Eliya Sri Vishnumurthy temple has promised to give 12 cents of his own Patta land in order to extend the nearby Darga building.

Mohan, who is also a progressive farmer, owns the land which is adjacent to the historical Olemundovu Darga and mosque. The Mosque committee had requested Mohan to give them some part of his land in order to extend the premises of Darga as there is no space in the present land owned by it to do any development. Mohan had given assurance to the committee that he will look into their request.

On Friday December 15, Mohan Rai went to the Darga and promised that he will give 12 cents of his land to the masjid. Earlier also Mohan used to take part and cooperate in the Uroos programme conducted in the Darga.

"God is one. We have to respect everyone. There should not be disbelief among different religions. We should not have a sadist attitude of finding happiness in someone's death. God has bestowed everything on me. I have given some part of the land that is given to me by the Almighty. We should never fight in the name of religion and caste. There is no benefit to anyone due to these ill-feelings," says Mohan.

K R Hussain, convener, Renjiladi Islamic center, has lauded the sacrifice of Mohan and thanked him for his admirable act.