MANGALURU: UT Khader, minister for city building and housing, has taken exception to the HelpAge India survey file that has portrayed Mangaluru as the top town in the abuse of elders.
Talking concerning the 'Elder Abuse in India-2018', a survey released through NGO HelpAge India, Khader said he used to be shocked to grasp the organization has given such adverse file about Mangaluru. "Dakshina Kannada is known for its culture and traditions. People in the district have utmost respect towards senior citizens and religious leaders. However, it is surprising that the HelpAge India has given such a report. We want to know on what basis they have given such a report and whether they have published it only to show the district in a bad light," the minister said.
"We have to go through the report in detail. In addition, the organization should provide necessary evidence to substantiate their report," he added.
MLC Ivan D'Souza said the finding of HelpAge India about Mangaluru in regards to abuse of elders is a long way from the truth.
"Dakshina Kannada district has a large number of old age homes and orphanages. Based on this number the organization might have come to such a conclusion. This report is far from the truth. To the best of my knowledge, no such abuses take place in Mangaluru. If it is the truth, I will take initiative for a discussion with district administration and thereby solve problems," D'Souza said.
Meanwhile, social worker Corrine Rasquinha, who's the founder president of White Doves Home, said, "Mangaluru cannot top in abuse of elders. Instances of abuse of elders are rampant everywhere in India. Senior citizens are not treated well in buses, public places and govern ment offices. There are cases where children only want to put parents in ashrams. We had found parents on streets, who were thrown out by their own children. However, such cases are not limited Mangaluru alone. It is rampant everywhere," she said.
Talking concerning the 'Elder Abuse in India-2018', a survey released through NGO HelpAge India, Khader said he used to be shocked to grasp the organization has given such adverse file about Mangaluru. "Dakshina Kannada is known for its culture and traditions. People in the district have utmost respect towards senior citizens and religious leaders. However, it is surprising that the HelpAge India has given such a report. We want to know on what basis they have given such a report and whether they have published it only to show the district in a bad light," the minister said.
"We have to go through the report in detail. In addition, the organization should provide necessary evidence to substantiate their report," he added.
MLC Ivan D'Souza said the finding of HelpAge India about Mangaluru in regards to abuse of elders is a long way from the truth.
"Dakshina Kannada district has a large number of old age homes and orphanages. Based on this number the organization might have come to such a conclusion. This report is far from the truth. To the best of my knowledge, no such abuses take place in Mangaluru. If it is the truth, I will take initiative for a discussion with district administration and thereby solve problems," D'Souza said.
Meanwhile, social worker Corrine Rasquinha, who's the founder president of White Doves Home, said, "Mangaluru cannot top in abuse of elders. Instances of abuse of elders are rampant everywhere in India. Senior citizens are not treated well in buses, public places and govern ment offices. There are cases where children only want to put parents in ashrams. We had found parents on streets, who were thrown out by their own children. However, such cases are not limited Mangaluru alone. It is rampant everywhere," she said.
Khader seeks evidence from HelpAge India
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