An Iranian disabled person, 33 years old, who intends to travel around the world in a wheelchair, entered India from the Pakistan border on Monday night after covering 10,000 kilometers. According to the IRNA news agency, Kiumars Alimardani stated to reporters upon entering Indian territory that he began his journey two and a half years ago from Iran with this wheelchair and has visited 10 countries including Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. He declared the purpose of his journey as a mission of peace and friendship and urged people around the world to show kindness to the disabled, not pity. Alimardani called on world leaders to end arms races and replace them with peace, brotherhood, and fraternity. The Indian news agency PTI reported that Kiumars visited the Golden Temple at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar after entering the Punjab state of India. He mentioned, 'I was not born disabled, but became paralyzed due to illness in childhood.'
An Iranian Disabled Person Enters India to Travel Around the World in a Wheelchair
Kiumars Alimardani, a 33-year-old Iranian man with a disability, has entered India as part of his two-and-a-half-year journey around the world in a wheelchair. His mission promotes peace and friendship, urging global kindness towards disabled individuals. This story highlights the resilience and advocacy for disability rights.
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📰 What Happened
Kiumars Alimardani, a 33-year-old Iranian man with a disability, entered India after a two-and-a-half-year journey around the world in a wheelchair. His mission promotes peace and urges global kindness towards disabled individuals.
- Alimardani has traveled over 10,000 kilometers and visited 10 countries.
- He emphasizes the need for kindness towards disabled people rather than pity.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Disability rights are a significant issue globally, with many advocating for better treatment and inclusion of disabled individuals in society. Alimardani's journey serves as a powerful reminder of these ongoing struggles.
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