Archbishop of Bangalore calls for upholding Gandhi's ideals on 155th birth anniversary
Bengaluru: As the nation celebrates the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Archbishop of Bangalore Most Rev Dr Peter Machado, in a press statement, emphasized the continued relevance of Gandhi’s principles of truth, non-violence, and justice in today’s world.
Highlighting Gandhi’s ideals, the Archbishop noted that the values of love, service, and compassion, which were deeply rooted in Gandhi’s life, resonate with people of all faiths and backgrounds. He pointed out that in a time of increasing division, Gandhi’s message of peace and harmony remains crucial, urging people to reject hatred and violence.
The Archbishop also encouraged everyone to foster dialogue, mutual respect, and to serve the marginalized, reflecting Gandhi’s commitment to non-violence and truth. He called on communities to honor Gandhi’s legacy by incorporating his teachings into daily life, promoting patience, standing for justice, and working towards peaceful coexistence.
The Church, he said, supports efforts to carry forward Gandhi’s vision of a just and harmonious society.
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UP: Misled by GPS navigation, car falls into river from partially constructed bridge, 3 dead
Bareilly (UP), Nov 24: Three people died when their car fell into the Ramganga river from a partially constructed bridge here on Sunday, police said, adding that they suspect the driver was misled by its navigation system into taking the unsafe route.
The accident occurred around 10 am on the Khalpur-Dataganj road when the victims were travelling from Bareilly to Dataganj in the Badaun district, they said.
"Earlier this year, floods had caused the front portion of the bridge to collapse into the river, but this change had not been updated in the system," Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam said.
The driver was using a navigation system and did not realise that the bridge was unsafe, driving the car off the damaged section, the police said.
There were no safety barriers or warning signs on the approach to the damaged bridge, leading to the fatal accident, Shivam said.
Upon receiving information, police teams from Faridpur, Bareilly and Dataganj police station rushed to the spot. They recovered the vehicle and the bodies from the river, Shivam added.
The circle officer said that bodies had been sent for post-mortem. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) November 24, 2024
