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Congress slams Amit Shah for his remarks against Nehru, Gandhis
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Slamming BJP President Amit Shah for his remarks on former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the Congress on Saturday said “he is disrespecting their memory, contributions and sacrifices” and that “he is an inheritor of the legacy of non-participants in the freedom struggle”.
Shah had said that the Congress undertakes its political yatras only by carrying urns (Kalash) of the ashes of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.
The party hit out at Shah, saying he was “less informed of history” and had dragged the political discourse repeatedly to unacceptable lows.
“The statement is disrespecting their memory, notable contributions and sacrifices well documented in history,” said senior Congress leader Anand Sharma in a statement.
The party pointed out that this was distortion of facts and history.
“It is pertinent to mention that the Congress governments in provinces resigned in 1939 for the unilateral decision to drag India into war. Alternate governments loyal to the British were formed in provinces especially in Bengal and Punjab with the help of Hindu Mahasabha, Muslim League and regional parties.
“Shyama Prasad Mookerjee as minister of Bengal government-led by Fazlul Haque described Quit India Movement as an act of treason and urged Governor of Bengal Sir Herbert to crush the movement. He had also assured strong action against the Congress leaders,” said Sharma.
“Shah is inheritor of the legacy of non-participants in the freedom struggle, who betrayed the people by opposing the Quit India Movement and collaborated with the British.
“He must be reminded that tens of thousands of Indian students, workers, farmers and common citizens were killed during British repression of the Quit India movement when the entire leadership of the Congress was arrested and banned,” he added.
Talking about the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Sharma said: “It is a matter of shame that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government instead of commemorating her centenary is insulting and belittling her contribution.”
Sharma also said: “Shah also insulted the contribution of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who made the supreme sacrifice for the cause of India’s unity and integrity.”
“Shah and the party are well advised to give an account of the non-performance of the Modi-led government, its non-fulfilment of the promises and betrayal of people’s trust.
“BJP must be held accountable for hurting Indian economy, shaving off 2 per cent of the GDP, non-creation of jobs and destroying tens of millions of jobs in the informal sector post demonetisation,” he added.
Sharma also said: “Shah, BJP leadership and the RSS are seeking to rewrite history. They need to be reminded that history always triumphs and those who attempt to change or mutilate histories of countries and societies, have always been consigned to the dustbin of history.”
–IANS
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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.