India’s Forgotten Elders: The Law That Protects Them

India Today

A growing number of elderly Indians are being neglected or abandoned by their families — a heartbreaking reality that challenges the nation’s cultural ideals of respect for parents.

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00:00This man set his electric vehicle on fire right outside the showroom where he had bought it.

00:07The incident took place in Palanpur, Gujarat, after the scooter's owner alleged that its

00:11steering and tire connection had broken while riding, putting his family at rest.

00:15He added that the incident occurred while they were traveling to buy firecrackers,

00:19but driving slowly off the highway helped prevent a major accident.

00:22The company's failure to address his repeated complaints led him to destroy the vehicle.

00:27For context, electric vehicles, EVs, are growing in popularity in India, especially in urban

00:33areas, as the government pushes for cleaner, more sustainable transport.

00:37However, incidents like this highlight concerns around safety standards, after-sales service

00:42and quality assurance in the EV sector.

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