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Government realises it needs Viagra boost to revive economy: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Mocking the government’s earlier claim of rise in GDP, the Congress said what the ruling dispensation had meant by that was increase in prices of gas, diesel and petrol (GDP), and added that it has now realised that the economy needs a “boost of Viagra”.
“They used to say our GDP will rise. The actual meaning of this is rise in prices of gas, diesel and petrol. That is the GDP. One litre of crude oil costs about Rs 21 and after refining it, which costs about Rs 9, ultimately it would cost about Rs 31.
“What costs the government or petroleum companies Rs 31 is sold at Rs 79 (rate in Mumbai). They make profit on every litre of Rs 48.
“Who bears this burden, the ordinary people – those who ride motor cycles, those who drive their cars and also the farmers, who use diesel. Profit goes to the government and burden falls on farmers,” said senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal.
“Instead of bringing down the burden on the common man they are increasing their burden. And their Minister says ‘Who buys petrol..somebody who has a car and certainly who is not starving’.
“Look at the arrogance and attitude of the government,” added Sibal.
“Why don’t they tax the one per cent people of India who own 58 per cent wealth of the country. During the UPA rule it was 30 per cent. The poor are becoming poorer and rich richer,” he said.
Sibal also said: “This government now realises that they need a boost of Viagra to do something about the economy. Now they want Rs 40,000-50,000 crore to inject into the economy. No nation can survive like this. This is how they will do it (by increasing prices of essentials). There is a shortfall of Rs 65,000 crore,” he added.
“After three-and-half years, if this is the condition of the economy, where will this nation go? Good they have realised they need Viagra to give stimulus to the economy,” he added.
Sibal said the only sector that is doing well is the multi-nationals which deal with digital platforms. “They are making a lot of money. There has never been a more inept way of handling the economy of this country than this government.”
He said the MSME sector is suffering, factories are closing, there is no employment. “Due to demonetisation they don’t have money to either purchase or sell their products.”
“To do politics is one thing, but don’t play around with the lives of the people of India,” Sibal said.
He said inflation was at an all-time high.
“Unemployment is increasing. Consumer price index has increased by 17.92 per cent, which includes food items, beverages, housing, clothing, tobacco and footwear,” he added.
“Which sector of the economy is doing well in the country apart from digital sector,” he asked.
–IANS
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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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