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Mamata writes to Modi, Rajnath to protest removing central forces from Darjeeling
Kolkata, Oct 16 (IANS) Fuming over the centre deciding to withdraw a substantial section of the central forces deployed in the Darjeeling hills, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday shot off “strong letters” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh demanding the BJP-led government reverse its stand.
Banerjee also called up Rajnath Singh and requested him not to withdraw the centre forces.
“Earlier, they had decided to withdraw 10 of the 15 companies of central forces deployed in Darjeeling. Now, after I spoke to Rajnathji … because I consider him a good man, he told me they will withdraw seven companies. But still, eight companies is inadequate,” Banerjee told media persons here after holding a meeting with some of the political parties of Darjeeling hills.
In her letters to Modi and Rajnath, the Chief Minister termed the decision “unfortunate” and “unilateral”.
“Today I have written letters to the honourable Prime Minister and the Home Minister.
“I said it was an unfortunate fact, in the present circumstances what you have done is not right. We don’t want any company should be withdrawn from there,” Banerjee said, reading out from the letters.
Refering to a July 14 Calcutta High Court directive asking the Central government to provide adequate central forces till the restoration of peace in the northern hills, she said: “This is a very unfortunate thing that the honourable High Court’s order has been violated”.
Claiming that some bordering countries as also insurgent groups from the Northeast were colluding with the troublemakers in Darjeeling, her missive said: “At a time when we are trying to restore normalcy and peace, withdrawing central forces in this emergent situation runs contrary to common sense.
“You will consider that we cannot agree that security and integrity of our nation should be compromised.”
Banerjee told the media that the centre has sent out a wrong message to the state government.
“So as Chief Minister, I have written a strong letter to them… I request the centre to see the issue not from a narrow political angle, but they must see the issue broad-heartedly, see it as an important and sensitive issue,” she said.
She called the centre’s decision “unethical, unconstitutional, undemocratic, and contrary to the federal structure” and expressed hope that after receiving her letter, the centre would ensure justice.
“I think after getting my letter we will get justice form PM and the home minister. They should not create any confusion where security is involved.”
Banerjee also warned that if “anything happens” in Darjeeling, the central government will be held responsible.
–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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