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Euthanasia should be called as false mercy'

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March 24, 2011

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Mangalore, March 24: The appeal for euthanasia for Aruna Shanbagh, a rape victim suffering for the past 37 years has put Indians in a dilemma of choosing death over life. When Aruna's case has pumped the country to take stands, Shubhada Society and Bethany Social Service Trust, Mangalore, took a step further by organising a 'Symposium on Euthanasia,' enabling the city to voice their opinions at Sahodaya Bethany Seva Kendra on Wednesday.


Speaking at the symposium, Roshni Nilaya College of Social Work Professor Rita Noronha said that euthanasia is not limited to living or dying but has several dimensions attached to it such as human, social, legal, relationship and financial. “Euthanasia is a complex subject. Humanising living and dying are the two important aspects today,” she added.

“Euthanasia means a happy death. Referring to any patient as 'vegetable' or 'cabbage' is wrong,” said Kasturba Medical College Professor Dr Prabha Adhikari in her keynote address.


Explaining the concept of euthanasia, she said that active euthanasia is not allowed in our country, where a person is put to death because he cannot bear the pain or if he asks for death.

However, passive euthanasia which involves withdrawing life support and allowing the patient to have a natural death is allowed with the permission of the family only if the patient is certified to have no hope for cure, she said. Euthanasia has been allowed in other countries but in India having this law implemented can give chance to its misuse, said Dr Prabha.

“Today we live in a non-empathetic society and people have become prone to violence. Constitution guarantees the right to life but does not allow one to end his life. Euthanasia should be called as a false mercy,” said St Raymond's High School Graduate Assistant Richard Alvares.

“We cannot claim death, only death can claim us. When life is afflicted with illness, its time to provide care,” said Fr Muller Medical College Nursing Superintendent Sr Aileen.

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"An ambulance service is currently being rolled out by the Department of Animal Husbandry in order to maintain livestock health, livestock farmers in the state," said Prabhu Chauhan.

"A well-equipped ambulance is being provided in 16 districts of the state," he added.

The ambulance that is being introduced has special veterinary facilities including an emergency unit, lab facility, scanning pharmaceutical, and medical equipment, he said.

Chauhan further said that a 'war room' is being prepared to allow veterinarians and livestock farmers to pursue veterinary care in a timely manner.

"For the first time, a 'war room' is being prepared by the Department of Animal Husbandry in Karnataka to allow veterinarians and livestock farmers to pursue veterinary care in a timely manner. The facility will be available 24 hours a day," he added.

Moreover, Karnataka is planning to ban cow slaughter as well by bringing the Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Preservation Bill, 2012.

"Many states have passed the Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill. We are preparing to implement it in Karnataka as well. The state government will soon implement a ban on cow slaughter, sale, and consumption of beef on the lines of many other states," added Chauhan.

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Deve Gowda announced the decision during a virtual meeting with presidents of party's various cells and office- bearers, he said.

He assured that the party will provide all kinds of support for its expansion and selection of candidates for the Bihar polls, Mishra said.

The former prime minister told the party functionaries that several leaders from Bihar are in touch with him and they will join the JD(S) to play their part in the elections, he added.

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