Mentality being created is not beneficial for religion, country: Swami Premanand tells Mohan Bhagwat
Says it is disheartening to see youngsters of country turning to violence
Vrindavan: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat visited Sant Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan on Wednesday morning, where the saint expressed concerns over societal challenges in a spiritual discussion lasting about 15 minutes.
Premanand Maharaj emphasized the need for spiritual and practical service and raised issues related to the declining intellectual level in society.
Bhagwat reached Premanand Maharaj's ashram on Parikrama Marg at around 8 AM, presenting the saint with a robe and a basket of fruits.
During the discussion, Premanand Maharaj highlighted the significance of God's gift of life for service, both practical and spiritual. He shared worries about the increasing prevalence of addiction, adultery, and violence in society, stressing that material comforts alone cannot bring happiness.
Premanand Maharaj also pointed out the importance of teaching patriotism and purifying thoughts to counteract the decline in societal values.
“Today the intellectual level of the society is falling. This is a matter of concern. We will provide them facilities and various types of food items, but until the impurity of their hearts and violent tendencies are not cured, nothing will be cured,” Premanand said.
“It’s disappointing the heart to see the tendency of adultery, addiction and violence in the new generation. The mentality that is being created now is not beneficial for the religion and the country,” he added.
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Eight women labourers killed as truck hits tempo on Nagpur-Mumbai expressway
Jalna/Mumbai (PTI): Eight women labourers were killed, and three others were injured after a speeding truck rammed into a tempo on the Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening, police said.
The incident occurred when a group of women was returning home after completing cleaning work on the expressway.
"A total of 11 persons, including the driver, were sitting in the tempo. As the vehicle was about to start, a speeding truck headed towards Mumbai rammed into it from behind at Kadvanchi village," a police official said, adding that seven women died on the spot and another succumbed in the Jalna government hospital.
The tempo was badly mangled, and the bodies were reportedly strewn across the road.
The deceased have been identified as Alkabai Admane (45), Laxmibai Madan (35), Meena Admane (45), Kanchan Admane (50), Tarabai Choudhari (60), Kadubai Madan (55), and Suman Admane (70), all residents of Jalna tehsil.
The identity of the eighth deceased is yet to be confirmed.
Three people are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Police have arrested the truck driver and registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
Expressing grief, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the death of eight people is extremely unfortunate, and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Fadnavis paid heartfelt tributes to the deceased and expressed solidarity with their families.
He said in a statement the injured have been immediately admitted to hospitals and the local administration is coordinating relief efforts.
The district collector and the superintendent of police are present at the spot, overseeing the situation, the chief minister added.
Environment Minister and Jalna District Guardian Minister Pankaja Munde has expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
In a condolence message, Munde extended her sympathies to the families of the deceased.
