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Sharad Yadav approaches EC, JD-U tells him not to attend Lalu rally
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) faction led by its senior leader Sharad Yadav on Friday approached the Election Commission (EC) and submitted that they were the “real” JD-U, as they enjoyed the support of most of its workers and office-bearers.
Arun Shrivastav, a close aide of Yadav, said Sharad Yadav was accompanied by the party’s lawyers, a majority of party workers, National Council members and state unit presidents, during his visit to the Commission.
Shrivastav was recently removed as the party General Secretary by the JD-U.
Interestingly, a few days back JD-U Secretary General K.C. Tyagi had also made a similar claim in a press conference here, saying there were only four recognised state committees and they supported Nitish Kumar.
Tyagi had dismissed the claims of the Yadav faction, saying that a rebellion by “two or three persons” could not be described as a split. He asserted that nine out of 11 JD-U MPs were with Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U President Nitish Kumar.
Earlier on Friday, Tyagi wrote to Yadav and advised him against attending the rally called by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on August 27 in Patna.
“We find your statement reported by the media that you will be participating in the RJD rally both surprising and sad. The RJD is organising this rally against the JD-U and to cover up their family’s corruption,” the JD-U letter signed by Tyagi read.
“Your presence in the rally would ascertain that you have not only acted in contravention of your principles, but also that you have voluntarily given up the JD-U,” the letter said.
A rebellion in the JD-U erupted after Nitish Kumar recently broke ranks with the Grand Alliance and joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Kumar formed his new state government in coalition with the BJP.
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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.