Sants express discontent with BJP. At a meeting yesterday, on the banks of the Yamuna, Vrindavan’s prominent sants spoke to a packed audience, saying that they plan to boycott the BJP in the next elections, unless some drastic action is taken to clean Yamuna. The meeting’s leaders accused the BJP of making false promises because the Modi Government has not taken sufficient action to clean the Yamuna, despite the promises made in 2015. The Yamuna Muktikaran Abhiyan announced that the next phase of action to save Yamuna will begin on March 18. The organization previously held a pedal yatra (walk) from Delhi to Braj, in order to raise awareness about the need to reduce pollutants in the Yamuna. Read more (Hindi)
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Radha Rani Braj Yatra in Baldeo. Yesterday, Ramesh Baba’s Radha Rani Braj Yatra visited Baldeo. This year, the yatra is well attended by environmental activists, who are impressing the need for devotees to engage in conservation and cleaning work as an expression of their love for Vrindavan and Yamuna Maharani. Yesterday, after a visit to Chataharan Mahadev temple, Sadvi Muralika told the assembled devotees that she has faith that Mahadev will arrange something to save the Yamuna. Read more (Hindi)
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Yoga demonstration by Acharya Rajesh Vyas. During a yoga workshop at Heritage Public School yesterday, Kolkata Yogacharya, Rajesh Vyas, taught children the basic yoga positions. The acharya instructed the children that the practice of yoga is important for relaxation and to improve concentration. Acharya Vyas said that yoga improves the health and strength of both body and mind. He said that yoga is particularly important for children, because it increases the ability to learn. The yoga camp was inaugurated by school manager Namdev Sharma, who lit the lamp during the prayer at the opening ceremony. The school’s principal, Mr Atal Diwedi, said that the school searches for the best talent from all over India so that Vrindavan’s children can receive a world class education. Read more (Hindi)
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Complaints made in Mathura to be heard in Lucknow. In an attempt to reduce railway crime, a system is being developed to allow people to file online First Information Reports (FIRs). At a press conference yesterday, railway official BR Meena told journalists that the reports relating to Mathura district will be vetted by Lucknow. FIRs calling for immediate action will be forwarded to Mathura Station, so that the officers can act as soon as the train arrives at the station. The move is being welcomed by railway police who feel that it will be easier to catch thieves if passengers don’t wait until they reach their destination before filing an FIR. Read more (Hindi)
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