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Telangana CM to go ahead with new Secretariat
Hyderabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Brushing aside objections by critics, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday said he will go ahead with the construction of the new Secretariat and Assembly buildings in Secunderabad.
He told the Assembly that there was no proposal to withdraw plans to build the new complex on Bison Polo and Gymkhana grounds which will house the Secretariat, Assembly, Legislative Council, offices of all heads of departments and a cultural centre.
He made it clear that the complex would be built at a cost of less than Rs 500 crore, satisfying all conditions laid down by the Supreme Court and the Defence Ministry.
Dismissing the criticism by the BJP, Rao claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised the state government’s plans. He said Modi would be invited to lay the foundation stone for the project.
KCR, as Rao is widely known, said the work would begin once the Centre grants final permission to use the Bison Polo and Gymkhana grounds spread over 72 acres of land.
The government’s plans are facing strong resistance from opposition parties, environmentalists, sportspersons and others concerned over the city losing a key lung space.
Prominent residents of Secunderabad including former Director General of Police M.V. Bhaskara Rao, cricketer Vivek Jaisimha, sportsperson Turlpati Bharadwaj and squadron leader Anil Bhalla have challenged the move in the Hyderabad High Court.
The Centre informed the court in October that it had “in principle” agreed to transfer Bison Polo and Gymkhana grounds to Telangana but various procedures and formalities have to be fulfilled before the actual transfer.
Some critics have flayed KCR for planning new building due to “bad vastu” of existing Secretariat, which houses the seat of governance.
Vastu is an ancient system of architecture that KCR fervently subscribes to for wellness and success.
KCR, however, told the Assembly that “vaastu” was not the only reason for going for a new building. He claimed that among all the states in the country, the Secretariat of Telangana was the worst.
He told Bharatiya Janata Party members that Modi as the Chief Minister of Gujarat had built a new Secretariat keeping in view the new requirements.
The Chief Minister argued that the secretariat and Assembly should be symbols of state’s pride.
He contended that having the offices of all Ministers, Secretaries, heads of departments and also the Assembly with all the amenities will facilitate coordinated functioning of the government and help the people.
KCR said many fire accidents took place in the existing Secretariat and important files were gutted. He said the buildings were not constructed in compliance with regulations and safety standards.
KCR also claimed that Bison Polo ground was not meant for sports but belonged to the military.
BJP leader K. Laxman said KCR was misleading the House by stating that it was not sports ground. He questioned the need for a new Secretariat when the existing one was in good condition and sufficient to meet all the requirements.
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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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