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A ‘Kadam’ to beautify Abohar roads

Politicians, ‘enter at your own risk’Fatehgarh Sahib: The ongoing agitation by farmers has created an ‘awakening’ among the rural folk, who are coming up with new ways to protest against political parties. The BKU unit of Dadumajra village has banned the entry of political leaders. Boards have been put up at several places with the message that any political leader, particularly from the BJP, will enter the village at his own risk. Inviting politicians at functions has also been banned and a decision in this regard was taken unanimously in the interest of farmers, said Prabhjot Singh, president, BKU unit.Beggars get a ‘gift’ of free educationGurdaspur: Hotelier Romesh Mahajan, who was presented the national award for prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse by former President Pranab Mukherjee in 2016, can be seen convincing rag-pickers at strategic points of the city to send their children to his preliminary school in Ram Nagar, where he imparts free education. He already has 40 students in the age group of four to 10 years, and plans to increase the number to 150 in the coming months. Mahajan has hired teachers who teach the English alphabet and arithmetic to students. “The idea of ending beggary starts with ending its cause. The anti-poor prejudice is so deeply rooted in our society that the beggars are treated with disdain and contempt,” he said. The children are eager to learn Queen’s English.

The Tribune

2021-04-05

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