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Srijan scam: Congress seeks HC-monitored probe, Bihar CM’s resignation (Lead)

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New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday demanded a high court-monitored investigation into the Srijan scam in Bihar and also said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi should resign for a fair probe.

The party also sought a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi if it was true that some ministers linked with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were involved in the scam.

Srijan scam is about transfer of government funds to an NGO Srijan Mahila Sahyog Samiti in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district. The NGO used to earn a high rate of interest on the government funds while keeping the principal amount intact.

“It is estimated to be well over Rs 1,000 crore,” said Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari.

The party also asked if Kumar was blackmailed into getting back to BJP. “Was he threatened that if he doesn’t get back with BJP, his ‘Mr Clean’ image will be exposed,” asked Tewari.

The Congress further alleged that the scam happened during Sushil Kumar Modi’s tenure as Finance Minister of Bihar. “How is it possible that such a large amount of money kept going out and coming back into the system without any knowledge of Modi?”

“His (Modi) involvement in this can’t be completely ruled out neither can the involvement of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar be denied,” said another Congress spokesperson Ajoy Kumar.

The leader said that Srijan was headed by Manorama Devi and it was suspected that she was well connected within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and people close to Nitish Kumar.

“The party demands a fair probe in the entire matter. The way CBI is being misused by the BJP government (at the Centre), only a high court-monitored investigation can bring the truth out in the case,” the Congress spokesperson said.

He said: “For any fair probe to happen, Nitish Kumar and Sushil Modi must resign from their post. The charges are being made directly against them while they continue to hold top two posts in the Bihar government.”

“Mastermind of the scam Bipin Sharma is Vice President of Kisan Morcha of BJP. Another mastermind Mahesh Mandal is a close associate of Nitish Kumar,” he added.

“Those who made money in the scam are building a shopping mall in Bhagalpur on a land of BJP MP from Godda Nishikant Dubey,” Ajoy said.

Kumar also referred to the mysterious death of Mahesh Mandal. “We would want the Supreme Court to probe if there is ‘an invisible hand’ involved in the deaths. Are the Vyapam and the Srijan deaths connected in any manner?”

“We demand that the Supreme Court takes cognisance of the Vyapam disappearances, the Vyapam deaths, the Srijan deaths and the deaths which have occurred in various such cases,” he added.

Asked whether Srijan was a determining factor and Nitish Kumar was arm-twisted by BJP into joining NDA, Tewari aid: “It is a legitimate question that he (Kumar) needs to answer whether Srijan was the factor that triggered his decision to join the NDA.”

“Did the unfolding implications of the Srijan scam have a material bearing on his decision to join NDA,” asked Tewari.

–IANS
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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