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China’s Party Congress to begin on Wednesday
By Gaurav Sharma
Beijing, Oct 17 (IANS) China will hold its most important political event — the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) — on Wednesday where some 2,300 delegates will meet to decide the leadership of the world’s second-largest economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s re-election as the party’s General Secretary — China’s top post — and a reshuffle in the all-powerful seven-member Politburo Standing Committee and other bodies will be the key highlights of the once in five years event.
“The Congress will last seven days from October 18 to 24,” spokesperson for the CPC, Tuo Zhen, told the Chinese and international media at the Great Hall of the People here. A total of 2,280 delegates will attend the event.
The Congress will chart the course for China’s next five years in the fields of economy and foreign policy besides other domestic issues.
However, this year’s Congress is primarily seen as an event where Xi, who has emerged as China’s most powerful leader in decades, will amass more power.
In nearly an hour and a half long press conference, Tuo said the constitution of the CPC will be amended at the 19th Congress.
“It is an established practice of the party to amend the party’s constitution at the national congresses in response to the innovations in theory and development practice at all national congresses,” Tuo said.
It is speculated that Xi’s philosophy will be incorporated in the constitution. So far the party’s constitutions have the doctrines of greats like Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin.
Last year, Xi was awarded the title of “core” leader, an award only given to Mao, Deng and Jiang. This reflects Xi’s rising power as the honorific places him at the top of the Politburo Standing Committee.
By the de facto retirement rule of 68, five members of the Standing Committee are to retire. Xi, 64, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, 61, will stay on.
It is to be seen if Wang Qishan, Xi’s close confidant, will be retained in the Standing Committee as he is 69.
Of the 25-member wider Politburo, 11 are due to retire.
Tuo announced that new election of the Central Party Committee and a reshuffle in the country’s top anti-graft body, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, will take place.
Wang heads the anti-corruption body.
Tuo also said there will be no let up in the fight against corruption.
Over a million people have been punished in a Xi’s signature anti-corruption campaign which also includes top echelons in the party and the Army.
The work report of the CPC’s 18th Central Committee and the report of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection will be discussed, Tuo said.
All the meetings will be held behind closed doors and everything will take place according to the pre-written script.
China’s has one of the world’s least transparent political systems.
Founded in 1921, the CPC has nearly 89 million members, a number which is more than the population of Germany.
It is also the world’s longest ruling party. It took power in 1949. The first party Congress was held at 1921 in Shanghai.
–IANS
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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.”
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