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Odisha government neck deep in corruption: Congress
Bhubaneswar: The Congress Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJD-led government in Odisha, accusing it of being neck deep in corruption during its 15-year rule in the state.
Prasad Harichandan, who Sunday took the charge of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), said corruption has spread from top to bottom during the 15-year rule of the Biju Janata Dal.
“The government is neck deep in corruption and it has spread from top to bottom. From (Chief Minister) Naveen Patnaik to the BJD’s panchayat-level worker, all are steeped in corruption – from head to toe. Besides, they have themselves admitted that their image has been sullied,” said Harichandan.
The OPCC president hoped that his party workers would fight against the tainted government with a renewed vigour and hit the streets to fulfil the expectations of the people of Odisha who are waiting for a better alternative from the corrupt government.
He said the party leaders are united and would fight for coming to power.
“We are united and will return to power. I wish and hope that we live up to the expectations of the common man of the state. We will strengthen the party from grassroots level to live up the expectations of people,” said Harichandan after a party meeting.
While the Congress is known for the factionalism in the state, several senior leaders of the party attended the meeting. Sunday also happens to be the 130th foundation day of the Congress.
Congress general scretary B.K. Hariprasad, who is in charge of the party’s affairs in Odisha, also attended the meeting.
The party has decided to hold a brain-storming session Jan 7 to formulate strategies and a road map for the party in the coming days.
The BJD rubbished all the allegations of the Congress.
“It’s a usual practice of the Congress to accuse the BJD. There is nothing new. Since Prasad assumed the office today, he made his political statement,” said BJD spokesperson Pratap Dev.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.