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Shah says Rahul wearing ‘Italian spectacles’, can’t see development in Gujarat
Porbandar, Oct 2 (IANS) BJP chief Amit Shah on Monday said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi is unable to see the development in Gujarat because of “Italian spectacles”.
Flagging off the second phase of Gujarat Gaurav Yatra from Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi on his birthday, Shah said: “Rahul should wear Gujarati spectacles and not the one made in Italy, then he will see the development in Gujarat.”
His criticism of Gandhi comes after the Congress leader during his visit to Saurashtra last week termed the Gujarat model of development as a failure.
The BJP is taking out a series of such yatras across the state ahead of the assembly election later this year. The yatras would culminate at Gandhinagar on October 15, during which 138 public meetings would be addressed by party leaders.
Addressing a meeting at Porbandar, Shah hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Gujarat’s pride. He said the BJP takes pride in Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel and Narendra Modi and in developed, peaceful and curfew-free Gujarat. “BJP takes pride for making Gujarat drought free by bringing Narmada water to the parched areas,” Shah added.
Shah also took a dig at the opposition for its dismal electoral performance in other states since 2014 and said the Congress is “day dreaming” about winning Gujarat in 2017. He also taunted the Congress Vice President, saying that elections are not won by spending vacations abroad but with boots on the ground.
Shah claimed the BJP has established the rule of law in Gujarat after the Congress’ “misrule” and that like the erstwhile goons in Porbandar and elsewhere in the state, the opposition too has gradually “disappeared” from Gujarat.
He also spoke of last year’s surgical strikes across the border and questioned Rahul Gandhi about a Congress leader’s comment on the Army General.
Shah termed the Congress “anti-Gujarat” and said the NDA government at the Centre has enhanced the financial allocation for the state to Rs 1,58,380 crore as opposed to Rs 63,343 crore till May 2014 besides approving various other projects for the state, and completing Sardar Sarovar dam over Narmada, “the life line of Gujarat”.
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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.