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India has limited freedom: Ramachandra Guha

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Agartala, Nov 6 (IANS) India has limited freedom, with women and Dalits still discriminated against, and people are being punished for criticising “big and powerful personalities”, historian Ramachandra Guha said here on Monday.

“India has limited freedom. However, it is much better than China. People are being punished in India for their open speak and criticism of big and powerful personalities,” Guha said while speaking on ‘India at 70: A Historian’s Report Card’ in Tripura University, a central varsity.

“I am glad that I am not born in China.”

“Women and Dalits are still discriminated against and deprived in many fields in India while tribals (adivasis) are worse off than Dalits as they have no strong voices to highlight their causes,” he said.

“Except for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, most of the women leaders in India came from either upper caste or affluent families.”

During his speech and interaction with students, Guha said since Independence, India’s growth has improved with the scope for more and more development. “Slow progress or interrupted growth is yet to achieve the desire goals.”

“Though India’s growth is more or less good but there are two black spots in it. Unlike China, jobless growth and destruction of the environment are the two black spots.”

He said “young people are joining Maoists, jihadis, Bajrang Dal and other such organisations. This is the real problem of such growth. Why should development projects be only at the cost of tribals and adivasis?”

The historian said that in many parts of India, Muslims are sufferings while Hindus and Christians are distressed in a few pockets like Jammu and Kashmir. “Why should this be, as India’s Constitution is based on equality and diversity?” he asked.

“Since 1991, impressive liberalised economy has been taking place in India. But inclusive growth has not taken place across the country,” he added.

He said simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies would be a “serious blow” to federalism.

Tripura University Vice-Chancellor A.K. Ghosh also spoke in the event.

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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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