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India, Bangladesh must join hands against fundamentalism: Tripura CM

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Agartala, Sep 1 (IANS) Since both India and Bangladesh are facing the problem of violence by fundamentalist forces, it is in the interest of the two countries to join hands to defeat the sinister designs of extremists, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said.

“Both India and Bangladesh have to deal with the violent activities of fundamentalists. To confront the threats posed by them, the two neighbours must help each other,” Sarkar said here on Thursday night while addressing an event on the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

He said: “Tackling increasing activities of the fundamentalists is the common goal of both countries. These fundamentalist forces are trying to rewrite the history of both countries and subvert their success stories.”

Sarkar said there were consistent attempts in both countries to create confusion over history and that such attempts must be resisted.

“Youth of both India and Bangladesh must be shown the path of future in the light of experiences of the past and the people of the two nations must go forward shoulder to shoulder (to achieve that goal),” said Sarkar.

A Bangladeshi private TV channel, a Liberation War-based museum of that country and a Tripura-based NGO “Uran” jointly organised a three-day exhibition-cum-cultural programme starting Thursday to commemorate the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and the sacrifice of “Mukti Joddhas” (freedom fighters), who fought against the Pakistani forces in the 1971 war, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.

State Minister of Finance and Planning M.A. Mannan of Bangladesh said that without the help of India, Bangladesh would not have been created and India’s help was still crucial for the growth of his country.

“If Bangladesh and India help each other, both countries would benefit and growth would get further boost. People-to-people relations must be further strengthened and the scope of relations further widened.

“Economy of both countries would get a boost if the two neighbours work closely,” the visiting minister added.

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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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