Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady (RJP)
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Beltangady, Sep 9: "Keep aside some part of your earnings for social service. Doing so not only brings peace of mind but also makes us humble. Giving your time is the best way to contribute to a cause. Do your work with honesty and keep a clear conscience. Never do a wrong deed. We must never hoard illegal wealth," advised Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal.
Kejriwal was speaking after presenting degree certificates to the students of Ujire Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences at its convocation ceremony at Dharmasthala here on Wednesday September 9.
"You must bravely face the many problems and challenges that life throws in your way. Be brave and confident, and serve the sick with humanity. As ambassadors of naturopathy, you should create awareness about nature cure in society," he told the students.
"Right from childhood, I have been drawn to yoga and naturopathy and recently I underwent treatment at Bengaluru's Jindal Naturopathy Centre and got completely cured. I am happy about it," Kejriwal added.
"Due to our hectic lives and modern lifestyle and food habits, we are prone to several diseases," he noted.
"All types of treatments like allopathy, homeopathy, naturopathy, ayurveda and yoga should be available under one roof. Each of these branches has its own system of treatment. I urged Dr Veerendra Heggade to start such centres all over the world," he said.
"Medical science has seen many changes. But all types of treatments are not yet available under a single roof. Ordinary people should be able to get all the facilities at the same place. Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade should consider this proposal. Delhi government is ready to cooperate in this matter," Kejriwal added.
"Health is very important to every human being. One should not lose health due to wrong lifestyle. When students step into professional life, many bad habits are likely to affect them. But they should not sell their souls by becoming prey to the vices and corruption. Have discipline in life," Kejriwal concluded.
Health minister U T Khadar who was the chief guest said, "All facilities to help patients will be started in government hospitals. The students when they become doctors should adopt emotional relationships and spiritual bonds in addition to their intelligence."
Dr Veerendra Heggade who presided over the programme said, "Making all types of treatments available under a single roof is a noble idea. We will start one such centre in Delhi soon, and I urged the chief minister to give his full support.
"Today the treatment is not according to disease, but according to the system, which is wrong. There is a need for experts with knowledge of different branches of medicine to advice on treatments. Naturopathy controls the disease and increases the health. There should be awareness on prevention. Health department can bring down its outlay by the introduction of naturopathy," he added.
Hostel for the students of the college was inaugurated by Kejriwal. The people who were responsible for the building of the hostel were honoured. Prof S Prabhakar the vice president of SDM educational institutes, secretary D Harshendra Kumar, Dr B Yashovarma, Dr Prashanth Shetty the principal of the college, Seetharam Tholpadithaya and parents of students were present during the occasion. Dr B Yashovarma welcomed and Dr Shivaprasad Shetty proposed the vote of thanks.
Prior to the convocation, Kejriwal who participated in AAP district-level party meeting said, "Better strategy is needed to fight the battle with bigger parties in Punjab elections. With proper plan and hard work victory is possible. Lokpal Bill will be presented in the next cabinet meeting. We are trying to get statehood for Delhi, but the centre is not giving its consent."
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal visited Shree Manjunatha Swamy Temple at Dharmasthala and sought divine blessings.
Earlier Report
Sullia: Arvind Kejriwal meets AAP workers, apprised of DK unit's activities
Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (SP)
Sullia, Sep 9: Delhi chief minister and convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, who is on a visit of Dakshina Kannada district for the first time to take part in the convocation of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences at Ujire, was accorded grand welcome by the AAP activists of the district on his arrival.
Party workers from the taluk met Kejriwal and provided him with information about the activities of the local unit of AAP and its organizational functioning.
Party's local assembly constituency unit convener, Ramakrishna Beeramangala, assistant convener, Rashid Jattipalla, general secretary, Krishnakumar Sullia, secretary, Shariq, treasurer, Krishne Gowda Aranthodu, director, Ashok Adamale, Cinan Aramboor, Balakrishna Bheemaguli, Sanatkumar Rai Kadaba, Joel and Shamsuddin K M led a team of AAP workers from here to Dharmasthala, where they met the party supremo.
The AAP activists from here provided details of agitational programmes being undertaken by the party's unit in the taluk against power lay offs, problem of underground drainage and barricades in the town, indoor stadium, issues related to Aadhar card, garbage disposal, problems of roads in the town, and also about the steps being taken to strengthen the party through organizing ward level units of the party. It is gathered that Kejriwal expressed his appreciation for the people-centric agitation being undertaken by the party in the taluk and also the initiatives undertaken by the unit to reinforce party organization.