By conferring Padma Vibhushan award on Narayana Murthy the government has insulted constitution, opined Backward Class Commission former president Professor Ravivarmakumar .

Speaking after inaugurating the district-level meet, he said it’s ridiculous to give Padama Vibhushan to a person who opposed the reservation system in private sector.

Social justice is one of the important points of the constitution. The commission had recommended the government to implement reservation system in private sector. But, Narayana Murthy opposed it. As a result backwards class people are  not able to work in private sectors, he added.

He is a traitor who didn’t allow for national anthem to be sung in the presence of foreigners thinking that it would embarrass the foreigners.  Unfortunately, he has been awarded  Padma Vibhushan, he said.

 “These people can’t protect constitution.  We must protect the constitution,” he added.

The laws framed by state and union government are based on constitution. Nobody can cross the constitution, hence “we must make an honest attempt in protecting the constitution,” he said. Unfortunately, governments are misusing the constitution. Moreover, the government is troubling farmers by its SEZ act.   All should protest against such system, Water expert K Narayanaswamy. DSS State Convener Guruprasad Keregodu presided over the function.  Leaders Dr G Pandunaik, Hanumantappa, G Narayanaswamy, N Venkatesh and others spoke on the occasion.