RSS firm on Bharat being 'Hindu Rashtra': Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is firm on its vision that "Bharat is a Hindu Rashtra", RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Tuesday. Addressing the Vijayadashmi function of the RSS at Reshimbagh ground in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, he said all Bharatiyas working for the nation's glory and enhancing its peace are "Hindus".
"The vision and proclamation of the Sangh regarding the identity of the nation, social identity of all of us, and the identity of the country's nature, are clear, well- thought-of and firm that Bharat is Hindustan, Hindu Rashtra," he said.
"Those who belong to Bharat, those who are descendants of Bharatiya ancestors, those who are working for the ultimate glory of nation and joining hands in enhancing peace, respecting and welcoming all diversities; all those Bharatiyas are Hindus," he asserted.
Bhagwat was addressing sarsanghchalaks on the occasion of the Sangh's annual Vijayadashmi event, during which he also performed 'shastra puja'.
HCL founder Shiv Nadar was the chief guest for this year's event. Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Gen V K Singh (retd) and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were among those present at the event.
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Bengaluru: Gold artisan dies after being trapped between lift-wall
Bengaluru: A 52-year-old gold artisan in Bengaluru tragically lost his life after being trapped between an elevator and its shaft wall. The incident occurred at HJS Chambers on Richmond Road around 12.30 pm on Tuesday.
Lakshman Pramanik, a resident of Cubbonpet who had been working at the building for 26 years, was attempting to enter the lift when the doors closed prematurely, trapping him as the lift ascended. Pramanik became wedged between the elevator and the shaft wall, with the right side of his body inside the lift and the rest outside. Despite efforts by his colleagues to attract attention, the lift continued moving up, causing him immense pain.
Fire and emergency services, along with a doctor from a nearby hospital, arrived at the scene shortly after. The elevator was eventually opened using a gas welder, and Pramanik was extricated after more than an hour. He was rushed to Vydehi Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Pramanik is survived by his wife and two sons. The Ashoknagar police have registered a case under section 109 (Causing death due to negligence) of the Indian Penal Code, and are investigating the incident. Authorities plan to question the building owner, Nissar Ahmed, and the maintenance manager, Imran.
