National
HC verdict will boost Muslim women’s rights, says SC petitioner
New Delhi: A petitioner who moved the Supreme Court on the ‘triple talaq’ issue on Thursday welcomed the Allahabad High Courts verdict declaring as “unconstitutional” the practice of divorcing by uttering the word ‘talaq’ three times. “The verdict is a big boost in our fight against triple ‘talaq’. This verdict is very significant, not just for me but for all Muslim women subjected to injustice because of triple talaq,” Shayara Bano said.
Ruling triple ‘talaq’ as unconstitutional, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday said the concept violated human rights and that the personal laws of any community cannot be placed above the Constitution. Bano said it is time for the ‘patriarchal’ Muslim society to accord equal rights to women. “This has given us hope of getting justice from the Supreme Court,” Bano said. Her petition is being heard by the apex court.
Bano said the verdict has sent out a message to religious leaders of the community that it’s high time the Muslim women get their rights. “They should realise the sufferings women go through because of triple ‘talaq’. The verdict also gives a message that there should be new laws to protect the rights and interests of Muslim women… that only men should not have all the rights, women should too,” she said.
“It is a message to the patriarchal Muslim society where men have all the rights and women have none,” said Bano. In her petition in the Supreme Court, among other reliefs, Bano has asked for declaring the practice of ‘talaq-e-bidat’ (triple talaq), polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ as illegal and unconstitutional since these violate the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including Articles 14, 15, 21 and 25. She said a ban on triple ‘talaq’ will help improve the condition of Muslim women, and called upon others to join the fight.
National
Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.