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Add decency to debate, dissent and decide for democracy, Kovind tells Karnataka
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday urged Karnataka lawmakers to add decency to debate, dissent and decide in the legislature, which “is the temple of democracy” to make democracy a reality.
“We are aware of the three D’s of the legislature, a place to debate, dissent and decide. If we add fourth D — decency, only then does the fifth D – democracy, become a reality,” Kovind told the lawmakers at a joint session of the state legislature to mark the diamond jubilee of Vidhana Soudha building.
“It is not just the 60th birthday of this building that we are marking. This is also the diamond jubilee of the debates and discussions in the two houses that have passed legislation and policies for the betterment of Karnataka,” he said.
Reiterating that the two chambers are the “sacred temples of democracy”, he said: “We must raise the level of political and policy discourse.”
Noting that the spirit of debate and discussion, of inquiry and service was not limited to Vidhana Soudha or to political life, the President said this was in the soil of the state.
“Karnataka has been known for spiritualism as much as science, for its farmers as much as its technologists. Its contribution to the intellectual and cultural – and ultimately democratic – heritage of our country has been enormous,” he said in his address on his first visit to the city after assuming office.
“Two of our finest army chiefs – Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and General K.S. Thimmayya – were sons of Karnataka,” he said.
Recalling the contributions of Karnataka’s former rulers, politicians and scientists in the growth of the state and the country on the whole, the President also referred to Tipu Sultan, leading to loud applause from a majority of the legislators.
“Tipu Sultan died a historic death fighting the British. He was also a pioneer in the development of Mysore rockets (iron-cast rockets for military use),” he said.
The President said the assembly and the council did not only represent the Kannadigas but also their ideals, energy, optimism and dynamism.
“Karnataka’s dreams are not for Karnataka alone, they are dreams for all of India. Karnataka is an engine of Indian economy,” he said, also terming the state a “mini-India” that draws youth from all over the country without losing its cultural and linguistic identity.
After a meet and greet with the state legislators post the joint session, the President also took part in a photo session with them.
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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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