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Stalin scotches speculation on DMK tying up with BJP
Madurai, Nov 8 (IANS) Scotching speculation that DMK was getting close to BJP, M.K. Stalin on Wednesday said the “dream” of some people of such a possibility cannot be realised and warned the Modi government that DMK will not be cowed down by any threats in its opposition to the Centre on demonetisation and other issues.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling on his ailing father and DMK chief M. Karunanidhi in Chennai on Monday was a “humanitarian” gesture and nothing more than that.
Wearing a black shirt along with cadre of DMK and allies, Stalin broke his silence on the issue while speaking at the Opposition-sponsored “Black Day” protests here. The DMK had called off the protests in Chennai and coastal districts because of heavy rains.
“The PM called on Kalaignar (Karunanidhi). It was a humanitarian gesture. Immediately media speculated as if some compromise has been reached. People even went to the extent of saying a political alliance has been struck (between DMK and BJP). A humanitarian gesture has been twisted by some whose dream will not be allowed to be realised,” he said.
The meeting between Modi and Karunanidhi had triggered media and political speculation that the DMK could join hands with Modi amidst a political churning in Tamil Nadu after the death of J. Jayalalithaa and the serious infighting in the ruling AIADMK.
Coming down heavily on the Modi government on demonetisation, Stalin said the decision to junk high-value notes last year on this day came as a bolt from the blue at midnight. “The country secured independence at midnight and lost it too at midnight,” he said, referring to Modi’s speech in the night last year announcing the demonetisation.
He said that demonetisation had affected small and micro industries sector and wondered whether the three aims of the action – on black money, terror funding and elimination of fake notes — have been achieved.
The Goods and Services Tax and demonetisation have affected all sections of people and the protests, along with like-minded parties, were to point out the ill effects of demonetisation to the central government.
“Today’s protests are not the end of it. We will continue to warn the Modi government and we will not be cowed down by any threats,” he said.
Stalin also read out slogans to be repeated by the protesters that asked questions like “What happened to the promise of ending black money” and “We condemn the Modi government”.
Recalling the days in the aftermath of demonetisation, Stalin said even a coolie worker had to wait endlessly in the queues before banks to get some money. “People in need of emergency surgery stood in ATM queues,” he said.
Stalin’s sister Kanimozhi led protesters in Coimbatore while party General Secretary Durai Murugan staged protests in Tiruchirapalli. Protests were also staged in other districts.
–IANS
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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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