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Some on Twitter celebrate Lankesh’s killing, ask why state funeral
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Even as protests and condemnation erupted over the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, there were some on Twitter, apparently right-wing supporters, who said the noted Kannada journalist-activist “deserved” what she got and also asked why the Karnataka government gave a “Naxal” supporter a state funeral.
Nikhil Dadhich, who claims to be a garment manufacturer on his Twitter profile, posted a tweet that appeared to be an abusive reference to the slain journalist.
Dadhich’s Twitter account is followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and many political leaders, including Congress leader Digvijaya Singh have questioned why the Prime Minister was following the account.
While Dadhich later deleted his tweet, and in subsequent posts claimed his earlier tweet was not in reference to Lankesh, there were many who decided to rally behind him, with Akash J. Dave, a member of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of BJP tweeting a #IstandWithNikhil to “show unity” in his support.
Raj Tiwaria said: “Everyone nationalist with @nikhildadhich bhai”.
Sonam Mahajan, who describes herself as a “politically aware Dogra Hindu” on Twitter, said: “Who killed Gauri Lankesh?
“The very mindset that she endorsed. She always hailed naxal terrorists. If you live by gun, you will die by gun.”
Another Twitter user Naina said: “Investigations R not yet over but Ecosystem is on overdrive to blame RSS, Bjp, Hindus.Same narrative like Hindu Terror #GauriLankeshMurder.”
Film maker Vivek Agnihotri said Lankesh was his batch mate from Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), and said: “Gauri Lankesh was in my batch at IIMC. An idealist leftist. In the end, became victim of the same politics she believed in and fought for.”
A twitter account named Hindu Voice said: “Who’s this Gauri Lankesh?? Hundreds of Hindus are murdered everyday… esp in Kerala & Karnataka… no one makes such a fuss… Why Now??”
BJP member Priti Gandhi ameanwhile questioned why Lankesh was given a state funeral.
“What???? State funeral for Gauri Lankesh?? In what capacity?? Are there any protocols to be followed, or not??” she tweeted.
Another Twitter user ‘Ashih Mishra Pune’ suggested that Lankesh deserved what she got, though he later deleted the tweet.
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted his condemnation of those expressing happiness at the murder.
“I strongly condemn & deplore the messages on social media expressing happiness on the dastardly murder of #Gaurilankesh,” the Minister posted.
Senior Kannada journalist and social activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead on Tuesday night by unidentified men at her residence, police said. She was 55.
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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.