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Babul Supriyo slams Trinamool for black Twitter DP
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Babul Supriyo on Wednesday slammed the Trinamool Congress for turning its Twitter profile picture black in protest against demonetisation.
“There is nothing to say about leaders and political parties who have splattered themselves with ink… turning their DP black… this is shameful,” Supriyo said here at an event.
Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Monday turned her Twitter display picture black and instructed her party to do so as well.
“I have heard there were clashes today (Wednesday) in the city. This is extremely shameful. I feel apart from political purpose, they have no economic purpose,” he told the media on the sidelines of a programme.
“Didi had in advance decided to create a ruckus on November 8 and the BJP will tackle it.”
He reiterated that there are hiccups when one takes a big step but the currency exercise will have benefits in the long run.
“Those who are making so much noise are actually making it clear that the most damage was incurred by them in demonetisation. This is why demonetisation was done, with the aim to catch corrupt people,” he said.
On Banerjee’s allegation that demonetisation is a “big scam”, Supriyo said: “Didi is in an angry mood these days. She should take care. I feel her blood pressure has shot up. In political debate one can express themselves with calm. It is not right to use inappropriate language.”
Asked to comment on her accusation that the BJP indulged in hooliganism, the Minister said: “There is no fact or data to back her claims that the BJP indulges in hooliganism.
“It has not indulged in violence. She feels the BJP is a disturbing force because the party is creating a disturbance in her mind because BJP’s vote share has increased.”
On former Trinamool leader Mukul Roy, whose name came up in the Narada sting scam, joining the BJP, he said: “As the investigation is going on everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
“Law will be in its own place. Allegations will be in their own place. Politics is separate. There is nothing wrong if we bring in people who can contribute to strengthening the organisation.”
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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.