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Congress demands CBI probe into Goa religious desecrations

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Panaji, Sep 1 (IANS) The Congress on Friday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the series of desecration of more than 100 Catholic crosses, graves and some Hindu religious icons over the last few months in Goa.

Addressing a press conference in Panaji on Friday, Congress state president Shantaram Naik said that only a thorough probe by the CBI would help get to the bottom of the several month-long series of desecration of crosses, in which the state police have arrested two persons, both of whom are alleged to be “mentally unstable”.

“We are going to write a letter to the central Home Ministry and at the same time request the Chief Minister of Goa to request the Centre to institute a CBI enquiry into the desecrations,” Naik said.

The Goa Police in July had arrested a 50-year-old taxi driver Francis Pereira in connection with the desecration of over 60 crosses as well as other Catholic icons and two Hindu idols across Goa. Police claimed that Pereira was of “unsound mind” and was responsible for more than 100 desecrations across the state spread over a decade.

Police also claimed to have tracked down a native of Jharkhand for another desecration of 12 crosses in Ponda sub-district’s Madkai constituency, in July, but said that he was psychologically unwell and would be brought to Goa after he recuperates.

A report of a fact-finding committee co-authored by the Goa Roman Catholic Church-backed NGO, the Council for Social Justice and Peace, has claimed that the police investigation into the desecration series is a sham.

“The police are either under tremendous political pressure to close the case and toe the political line or are unwilling to get to the real culprits,” the report claims, while alleging a much “deeper conspiracy”.

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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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