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President Kovind says a ‘heart-felt thank you’ for birthday wishes

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New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Expressing himself overwhelmed by greetings on his first birthday as President, Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday reciprocated with “a heart-felt thank you” to the people, saying he was feeling blessed with the wishes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Pranab Mukherjee, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, many Union Ministers and Chief Ministers were among those who wished the President on his 72nd birthday.

“Consider myself blessed to have received so many wishes and such affection from all of you today. A heart-felt thank you,” the President said in a tweet late in the evening.

President Kovind, who was born on October 1, 1945 in Paraukh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat, is country’s 14th President and the second Dalit to hold office. He was sworn in to the top post in July this year.

Modi greeted Kovind and hailed his concern for the poor and marginalised.

“Birthday wishes to Rashtrapati ji. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life devoted to the service of our nation.

“Since his tenure began, Rashtrapati ji has endeared himself to the people of India through his simple and compassionate nature.

“I have always found Rashtrapati ji to be sensitive towards the aspirations of 125 crore Indians, especially the poor and marginalised,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu called on Kovind to greet him.

Later, he tweeted a photograph saying: “Wished him a long and meaningful life in the service of our mother land.”

Kovind’s predecessor Mukherjee tweeted, “Wishing President Kovind a very Happy Birthday. May you be blessed with long happy and healthy life in service to the Nation.”

However, there was no birthday wishes from Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi or any other party leader.

But Banerjee wished Kovind and said, “Birthday greetings to @rashtrapatibhvn Ram Nath Kovind.”

In July, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Kovind was elected as the new President of India, securing a massive margin over his United Progressive Alliance (UPA) rival Meira Kumar in a straight fight.

Earlier in the day, the President visited Shirdi temple and launched Sai Baba’s samadhi centenary celebrations.

On Monday, he will visit Gujarat on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, father of the nation.

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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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