From: BK Rape Brahma Kumari leader absconds after forcing abortion
Another case confirming the BK position on abortion. It's a bit unusual to find them publicly weighing in on a political issue ... in this case squaring up against the Roman Catholic church in Ireland.
I am not sure why the BKs became involved in this case but the Belgaum centre, "a unique spiritual education organisation which has taken up the women empowerment causes for the last 40 years", so the BKWSU spin doctors' PR release says, organized a memorial event and held a candle light vigil at its main centre at Mahantesh Nagar which attended by her parents "and other progressive thinking personalities".
A non-BK and Hindu, Savita Halappanavar, died on 28 October 2012 at University Hospital Galway in Ireland, leading to nationwide protests ... which spilled over into India, the UK and other countries ... calling for a review of the abortion laws in Ireland. Halappanavar, a Hindu Lingayat of Indian origin, suffered from a miscarriage when she was some 17 weeks pregnant, and she sought medical attention and treatment at the Hospital. Her requests for an abortion were refused because it was against the law, Ireland being a Catholic country. Halappanavar suffered from a case of septicemia which led to multiple organ failure and her death.
I find it all both somewhat opportunistic and bizarre to then read a Brahmakumaris official say, "it’s unfortunate that developed countries like Ireland follow religious superstitions in the 21st century".
Another case confirming the BK position on abortion. It's a bit unusual to find them publicly weighing in on a political issue ... in this case squaring up against the Roman Catholic church in Ireland.
I am not sure why the BKs became involved in this case but the Belgaum centre, "a unique spiritual education organisation which has taken up the women empowerment causes for the last 40 years", so the BKWSU spin doctors' PR release says, organized a memorial event and held a candle light vigil at its main centre at Mahantesh Nagar which attended by her parents "and other progressive thinking personalities".
A non-BK and Hindu, Savita Halappanavar, died on 28 October 2012 at University Hospital Galway in Ireland, leading to nationwide protests ... which spilled over into India, the UK and other countries ... calling for a review of the abortion laws in Ireland. Halappanavar, a Hindu Lingayat of Indian origin, suffered from a miscarriage when she was some 17 weeks pregnant, and she sought medical attention and treatment at the Hospital. Her requests for an abortion were refused because it was against the law, Ireland being a Catholic country. Halappanavar suffered from a case of septicemia which led to multiple organ failure and her death.
I find it all both somewhat opportunistic and bizarre to then read a Brahmakumaris official say, "it’s unfortunate that developed countries like Ireland follow religious superstitions in the 21st century".
‘Religious restrictions killed my daughter October 29, 2013
Andaneppa Yalagi, Father of Savita Halappanavar, an Indian dentist who died in Ireland a year ago after being denied abortion, attributed credit to the media for the movement against the anti-abortion law that took place in Ireland and rest of the world. He was speaking at a function to mark the first death anniversary of Savita Halappanavar, organized at the Prajapita Brahmakumaris’ Centre in Mahantesh Nagar.
Andaneppa lauded Kitty Holland, a senior journalist with the Irish Times, who broke the news of Savita’s death.He showed the book, ‘Savita – The Tragedy That Shook The Nation’, to the audience, written by Kitty Holland, which he received from the writer a week ago. He said the 300-page book has covered all major developments that took place after Savita’s death. “It highlights the complexities of the judiciary, church, parliament as well as the action and inaction by the citizens of Ireland,” he said.
Andaneppa said his daughter died due to the restrictions of religion. “Can any religion preach to let a person die like Savita? Lord Basavanna says mercy is the root of religion. But it didn’t happen in my daughter’s case,” he said battling tears.
A recent report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) proved that Savita died due to doctors’ negligence. “We have filed a case in the Dublin court and will fight until the culprits are punished,” he said.
Ambika, zonal in charge of the Brahmakumaris’, said Savita’s parents should be proud of their daughter, whose life turned instrumental in changing the inhuman anti-abortion law in Ireland. “The initiative will safeguard many pregnant women in future,” she said. Another senior Brahmakumari Vidya said it’s unfortunate that developed countries like Ireland follow religious superstitions in the 21st century. Lata Khot read her poem on Savita at the function.