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BJP breaking parties, opposition should work together with a CMP: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) Accusing the BJP of breaking political parties, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the opposition parties to work together on the basis of a common minimum programme (CMP) on issues of public interest.
“Sometimes they (BJP) are issuing threats, sometimes they are breaking political parties, creating nuisance, and harassing common people,” Banerjee told the media here.
Banerjee’s allegation about BJP breaking its rival parties came days after former Trinamool Congress heavyweight and her one time confidant Mukul Roy crossed over to the BJP. There are speculations in political circles that a section of workers and leaders of Trinamool loyal to Roy may also switch allegiance to the BJP.
Thanking the anti-BJP parties for observing November 8 as “black day” all over the country in tune with the decision taken earlier, Banerjee, also the Trinamool supremo, said: “We are all together. The DMK is also observing the day likewise. The Aam Admi Party is doing the same. Even some NDA partners are doing so. Thanks to all of them.”
Asked about the way forward for the anti-BJP opposition at the national level, Banerjee stressed on a CMP so that parties with diverse political and ideological views could come together.
“There may be political, ideological differences between one party and another party. But there must be a CMP, a common agenda where public interest is involved. In those matters, where we do agree, we can all be together.”
Banerjee said the opposition parties in the country were working together in parliament also.
She alleged that the BJP-led central government has lost its “credibility and accountability”.
“People have lost their faith on the way the government is running the economy. If confidence is lost, everything is lost.”
Taking on the Central government for its decision to partially withdraw central forces from the troubled northern hills of Darjeeling, the Chief Minister said: “While they don’t have forces for Darjeeling, BJP members are being guarded by central forces like BSF, CISF and CRPF.”
Her reference was to Roy being accorded ‘Y+’ category of armed VIP security cover by the Centre after he joined the BJP.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been entrusted with the task of guarding the former Railway Minister.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
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.