72-year-old traditional medicine practitioner Hemchand Manjhi (Vaidyaraj) returns Padma Shri award, ceases practice due to Naxalite threats in Chhattisgarh.
72-year-old traditional medicine practitioner Hemchand Manjhi, known as Vaidyaraj, announced his decision to return his Padma Shri award and cease his practice after receiving threats from Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The Naxalites accused him of aiding the Aamdai Ghati iron ore project and receiving kickbacks, which he denies. Manjhi had been recognized for his contributions to traditional medicine and treating ailments like cancer.
May 27, 2024
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