India, March 17 -- It is beyond one's understanding why no Kodava Samaja, Akhila Kodava Samaja or Federation of Kodava Samajas evinced interest in a project that would be their pride as inheritors of their sacred land Kodagu.

In Democracy all are equal, but in Indian Democracy those belonging to a major religion and caste are more equal and their voice is always heard by the government.

Ironically, because of vote bank electoral politics, those belonging to the minority religion are given special attention by all political parties. However, those among Hindus who belong to a small minority caste (or ethnic group) are ignored and sidelined. Their voice is not heard by the government. Kodavas in Karnataka are one such small Hindu minority...