RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urges Hindus to wear traditional attire, avoid English, consume local food
Thiruvananthapuram: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called on Hindus to wear traditional clothing at public events, avoid speaking English, and consume local cuisine. He made these remarks while inaugurating the ‘Hindu Unity Conference’ on Wednesday in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, The Print has reported.
The event was part of the annual Cherukolpuzha Hindu Convention, organised along the Pampa River. Bhagwat emphasised that "Dharma" is central to Hinduism and should be practiced individually. He urged families to meet at least once a week to assess whether their lifestyle aligns with tradition.
“We should reflect on the language we speak, the places we visit, and the clothes we wear. Our travels should prioritise local areas, and we should extend support to those in need within our community. At public gatherings, we must adhere to traditional attire, avoiding Western outfits,” Bhagwat said.
During his two-day visit to Kerala, Bhagwat also launched a book on social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. He previously visited the state from 16 to 21 January for RSS organisational activities.
Bhagwat stressed the need for Hindu unity, stating that while strength is necessary for survival, it should not cause harm. He attributed global conflicts to religious supremacy and asserted that Hinduism, through Sanatan Dharma, promotes unity.
“Dharma must be practiced within the framework of rules. Any practice outside these rules should be abolished. As Guru (Sree Narayana Guru) taught, casteism and untouchability are not part of Dharma and must be eradicated,” he added.
The Cherukolpuzha Hindu Convention, organised by the Hindumatha Mahamandalam, was established in 1913 by reformer Chattambi Swamikal to combat untouchability and advocate for social reforms. The 113th edition of the event was inaugurated on Sunday by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, alongside state Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine, Pathanamthitta MP Anto Antony, and Leader of Opposition V.D. Sateesan. Hindumatha Mahamandalam’s vice president, advocate K. Haridas, described Bhagwat’s participation as an honour for the organisation.
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Woman, 2 sons found dead in Delhi home; suicide suspected
New Delhi (PTI): Three members of a family were found dead inside their home in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji on Friday, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, officials said.
Police said the incident came to light around 2.47 pm when a police team reached the premises to execute a court order related to possession of the property. When repeated knocks went unanswered, the staff used a duplicate key to open the door.
Inside, officers found Anuradha Kapoor (52) and her sons, Ashish Kapoor (32) and Chaitanya Kapoor (27), hanging from the ceiling, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said in a statement. All three were declared dead.
A handwritten note was recovered from the room, suggesting the family had been struggling with depression.
"The handwritten note indicates emotional distress faced by the family due to which the family may have taken the extreme step," the officer said.
The bodies have been shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) mortuary for post-mortem and other legal formalities under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), police said.
Residents of the neighbourhood said they were shocked to learn about the deaths, adding that the family kept largely to themselves.
Pankaj Kashyap, a resident of Girinagar, said he learnt about the deaths while leaving for work. "I live and work here and was leaving for work when I saw many people standing outside and talking. That is how I got to know that three people had committed suicide. I also saw several police vehicles outside, but I do not know much beyond that," he said.
Baldev, another neighbour, said the family had been living in the newly constructed house for around two years. "We only knew that a mother and her two children lived there. They had moved into the newly built house around two years ago. We did not interact much with them. Today we heard that all three have committed suicide, and whatever we know is based on what people here are saying," he said.
Another neighbour, Ramesh Kumar, claimed the family had earlier attempted suicide.
"About fifteen to twenty days ago, the two sons in the family had attempted suicide and police and ambulances had come. That was when I first got to know who they were. I do not recognise them by face, but we saw the ambulances and police take the two sons that day. Today again we saw ambulances and police arriving, so everyone came out to see what had happened. I do not know how long they had been living here, but this is all we know," he said.
Police said they are examining the family's financial condition, social circumstances, and other factors that may have contributed to the incident. Further investigation is underway.
