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Congress in Kerala says Alphons a ‘bridge’ between Kerala CPI-M, BJP
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (IANS) The Congress party in Kerala alleged that newly-appointed Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons is a “bridge” between the ruling CPI-M in the state and BJP in Delhi.
Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, Vice President of the state Congress party and legislator V.D. Sateeshan said “It’s now crystal clear that the CPI-M, especially Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is not interested in forging a secular front to fight the BJP.
“Just look at the reception that was given by Vijayan to Alphons in Delhi soon after he was sworn in. This reminds us of the electoral alliance that the CPI-M and Jana Sangh had in 1977 in Kerala. At the time the CPI-M said they forged the alliance because ‘democracy’ in the country was threatened. Now, is democracy under Modi safe? And is that why the CPI-M is treating the Congress as its enemy, than the BJP,” asked Sateeshan.
He added that while the Congress in West Bengal was willing to support Sitaram Yechury for the Rajya Sabha, Vijayan and his faction were unwilling to support Yechury, as the latter was always opposing the BJP.
The elevation of Alphons, a former bureaucrat who joined the BJP in 2011 after quitting as Left supported legislator, was a shock to many in the state unit of the BJP, as there were several seasoned veterans in the party here who were eyeing a cabinet post.
Incidentally, it was Vijayan who was largely instrumental in Alphons’ decision to quit as IAS officer in 2006 and asked him to contest from the Kanjirapally assembly constituency as a Left supported independent, which he won.
“While the state BJP leadership failed to applaud the elevation of Alphons as a Minister, hours after he was sworn in Vijayan honoured him by giving a feast. He is the bridge between the CPI-M in Kerala and the BJP in Delhi,” added Sateeshan.
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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.