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Modi hurt Himachal’s tourism, fruit growers: Rahul Gandhi

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Shimla, Nov 6 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he said was “hurting tourism and fruit industry” of Himachal Pradesh.

“Modi ji has affected the apple growers, farmers and those involved in the tourism industry,” Gandhi told an election rally in Paonta Sahib town in Sirmaur district ahead of the November 9 assembly polls.

Favouring changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), he said: “The Congress supports small businesses. We are not opposed to the GST. We (only) said that the government should have conducted a pilot study before implementing it.”

“But the government did not listen. Now, everyone is suffering because of such a decision. When we come to power in 2019, we will make the GST more people-friendly,” he assured the voters.

In his first-ever election meeting in Himachal a day ahead of the end of canvassing, Gandhi claimed that Modi wanted to win the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections and that was the reason he announced demonetisation on November 8, 2016, without even thinking of the hardships it would cause the people.

Slamming the Prime Minister, he said employment remained a major issue but the Narendra Modi government had failed to provide jobs to the youth.

“During his election rallies (ahead of the 2014 general elections), Modi promised to provide two crore jobs every year. But what we see is he is only working for major corporations. China is getting jobs instead. They create one lakh jobs in two days but India is creating only 450 jobs per day. I am ashamed of this fact.”

Referring to Gujarat, where assembly polls will be held in two phases next month and counting of ballots taken up on December 18 along with Himachal Pradesh, the Congress leader said businessmen in Gujarat were blaming Modi for difficulties due to demonetisation and the GST.

“Modi talks of fighting corruption, but why does he have no issues in inducting (former Trinamool leader) Mukul Roy, (former Congress leader) Narayan Rane and (former Karnataka Chief Minister) B.S. Yeddyurappa into the Bharatiya Janata Party? Madhya Pradesh has seen the Vyapam scam. Over 50 people are dead but has Modi spoken yet? Has Modi spoken a single word on Jay Amit Shah? You said you (Modi) are a ‘chowkidaar’ but you are a ‘bhaagidaar’ (accomplice),” Gandhi quipped.

Giving out figures of Niti Aayog, he claimed that Himachal Pradesh’s development model was far ahead of the ‘Gujarat Model’.

“We work hard. We work day and night, unlike the Modi government which only makes tall promises,” Gandhi said, who visited the prominent Sikh shrine in Paonta Sahib before addressing the rally.

Congress state incharge Sushilkumar Shinde, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and state party President Sukhwinder Singh were present at the rally.

Later, Gandhi addressed two more election rallies in the state.

Elections to the 68-member Himachal Pradesh assembly will be held on November 9.

–IANS
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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