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Mann Ki Baat made government realise people’s sensitivities: Modi (Lead)
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” reflects people’s minds and expressions.
Modi said the programme made “the government realize the sensitivities” of people and added that he kept it away from “political hues”.
He said Mann Ki Baat had completed three years and this was the 36th episode. “It has provided me with a unique opportunity to connect with various feelings and positive energy of the country, expectations and at times, even grievances, which come to their minds.
“When I say things in Mann Ki Baat, people from across the country send their ideas, experiences and feelings. I am probably not able to convey all these to you but still I get a treasure-full of ideas,” he added.
Modi said a large number of these ideas about improving the functioning of the government.
“There are personal grievances and complaints and sometimes attention is drawn to community problems. I just take half hour of your time in a month but people keep sending suggestions, ideas and other material to Mann Ki Baat during 30 days of the month,” said Modi.
Remembering Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Modi said: “I have always remembered his one sentence. He always used to say ‘A-Sarkari, Asarkari’ (non-government is effective). I kept it away from political hues and tried to remain connected with a stable mind rather than being diverted by the heat of the moment or anguish.”
Modi also said he believed and felt that after three years, social scientists, universities, research scholars and media experts would undertake its analysis and highlight its every aspect – both positive and negative.
“I am sure that this brainstorming could be useful for Mann Ki Baat in future and will infuse new energy into it,” he added.
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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.