Twenty days have already passed since Dr Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead in broad daylight on Omkareshwar Bridge
Even as cops trudge along with a probe that has seen little real progress, curiously roadside astrologers and palmists continue to do brisk business, some of them adjacent to the spot where the crusader was killed, even after the state government issuing the anti-superstition and black magic ordinance. To bring this bizarre situation to light, MiD DAY interacted with four palmists and astrologers at four different spots in the city – one near Balgandhara Rangamandir (meters away from the site where Dabholkar was shot dead), two adjacent to Shaniwarwada, and one close to Sassoon Hospital. The reporter posed them the same set of questions, and got varied responses, as the ‘mystics’ tried to sell him some lucky charms.u00a0
Jaago graahak jaago
Reacting to this, Milind Deshmukh, chief secretary of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) and a close associate of Dr Dabholkar said, “We have been insisting that astrology and related practices should either be tagged as entertainment or brought under the purview of consumer courts, but neither has been done. f an astrologer is advertising certain benefits through luck charms and the customer does not get them, then the latter should get compensation. If these people are promising to give money back if the lucky charm did not work they should give interest on the money they have taken.” The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was formulated by Parliament to protect interests of consumers. It makes provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers’ disputes and for matters connected therewith.
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When will I get a job?
As per your birth date and the lines on your palm, it seems that the time between the past two and next the two years are the best for you to get a job. But you will find employment far away from your birthplace.
When will I get married?
Chances are that you will tie the knot in a couple of years.
Will it be love or arranged marriage?
The match would be arranged; there is no possibility of love marriage. Love affair will land you in trouble. If you fall in love with a girl, there will be many obstacles in your life.
What about Narendra Dabholkar’s views and his murder?
What we say is based on mathematics, and Dabholkar was opposing black magic. As far as the murder is concerned, such deaths happen mostly because of the three Ws: wine, wealth and women.
-- No lucky charm suggested
Near Sassoon Hospital
When will I get a job?
Everything is great in your life and the stars are shining on you. You should have got a great job already. But it seems there is a little problem with some planetary positions and their influence, which has to be minimised. In fact, the impact of Mars is hampering your growth.
When will I get married?
The influence of these planets is affecting this part of your life as well. You have to get out of their sway and then all will be well.
Will it be love or arranged marriage?
Love marriage will be more successful in your case. She will be the extra hand in your destiny and boost the speed of your progress.
What about Narendra Dabholkar’s views and his murder?
What we say is based on science and Dabholkar was opposing black magic. Some people think this is wrong, some say it is right. Individuals have to make their own choices.
-- Offers a Yantra, treated at holy shrines, with various mantras for Rs 750. It was to be kept for a couple of days and then immersed in the river
Opposite Navgraha Temple
When will I get a job?
You will find suitable employment, but there are some problems that you have to overcome. There is someone who doesn’t want you to do well. First you have to get rid of that person from your life.u00a0
When will I get married?
I told you there is something/someone that is negatively affecting you job and marriage. So you have to remove that obstacle first.
Will it be love or arranged marriage?
Love marriage will cause problems in your life. Arranges marriage will be beneficial to you. But before that you must eliminate the impediment in your way.
What about Narendra Dabholkar’s views and his murder?
His views do not apply to me. Every one has a right to express his/her views.
-- Suggested keeping a shankh with various powers for a month and then immersing it in a river
Near Shaniwarwada
When will I get a job?
Considering everything you should get a good job within the next two months. As per your stars, there are strong chances that it will be a government career. There are some problems, which may set you back, but proper treatment of the influence by using appropriate gems will see you through.
When will I get married?
As per the position of the stars and the lines on your palm you will get married by November.
Will it be love or arranged marriage?
You will be married and also have an extramarital affair.
What about Narendra Dabholkar’s views and his murder?
This is not black magic. I haven’t asked anyone to conduct human scarifies.
-- Suggests red coral and yellow sapphire, prices at Rs 301u00a0
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