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| October 19, 2009 | A doctor cycles to spread message of world peace | | Bhubaneshwar: The cyclist, who is on a unique pedaling expedition spreading the message of world peace, recently reached Bhubaneshwar. Laxmikanta Maiti, 35, an ayurvedic practitioner by profession, from Rajnagar block
in Orissa's Kendrapara district has started this arduous mission of India tour
on a bicycle on August 15. Through this expedition, Maiti wants to pay homage
to the freedom fighters, who sacrificed their lives and freed the country from
the British Raj, and to spread the message of love, peace and brotherhood along
with creating awareness about AIDS, swine flu, cholera and several diseases. "While
touring India , I will spread message of universal brotherhood and friendship.
Nowadays, several incurable diseases have started spreading. I will create awareness
about these diseases. To stop the spread of AIDS, swine flu, cholera, diarrhea,
plague like diseases, I will seek everybody's support. I will advise all to drink
water after filtering it, while stepping out, wrap your face with a handkerchief
and request them to keep their surrounding neat and clean," said Maiti. The interesting
thing about his bicycle is that it sans chain, break, sheet, mudguard cover and
bell. He has been riding his bicycle with the help of his two hands and feet.
Hundreds of spectators like Krushna Chandra Sahu, who came to witness this feat,
said, " Maiti has started touring India . His cycle has no chain, no seat and
no break. He made us aware us about swine flu and AIDS. He advises us how to stop
the spread of such diseases on our personal level." On reaching New Delhi , Maiti
plans to meet President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. | |
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