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Convene Parliament’s Winter Session, what is scaring Centre: Congress
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Congress on Monday demanded immediate convening of the Winter Session of Parliament, saying that state polls must not become an excuse for the government to defer it and that any delay will tantamount to an “assault on our democratic traditions”.
The opposition party also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to what his government was scared of that it was “running away” from convening the Winter Session, adding that there were many vital issues of public importance that needed to be urgently discussed in the highest forum of democracy.
Congress Spokesperson Manish Tewari said the important issues that need to be discussed include demonetisation and its impact, “failure” vis-a-vis implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, situation in Jammu and Kashmir, “failed policy” towards Pakistan and the Doklam stand-off with China.
“Are they scared of being hauled over hot coals of truth,” he asked.
He said there was a time-honoured tradition that the Winter Session was usually convened in the third week of November.
“It is indeed unfortunate. We would like to demand that the Winter Session be convened immediately. Let not an assembly election in one state (Gujarat) or the other become an excuse for the government to run away from facing Parliament,” Tewari said at a media briefing.
He said summons were issued to Parliament members about 15 days in advance, asking them to be present for the session. “Today, it is November 13 and there is no sign of the Winter Session, which has been our tradition.”
Tewari said there was a certain time table for Parliament and it was so structured that the Budget, Monsoon and Winter Sessions occur in a time-bound manner.
“Why is it that the government is not convening the Winter Session,” he asked.
Tewari questioned the Prime Minister whether the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, which takes a call on the timing of a session, has held its meeting. “If it has not met, why?”
He alleged that the larger issue was the government’s “complete lack of respect for institutions”.
“Be it the Reserve Bank of India, the manner in which investigative and law enforcement agencies have been unleashed on opposition leaders, the government’s recalcitrance to finalise the Memorandum of Procedure, which is holding judicial appointments to ransom,” the Congress leader said.
Asked how the Congress will take up issues concerning the people, Tewari said: “If the government still does not listen, then all democratic options are open to us.”
“Whatever needs to be done to ensure that the functioning of Parliament is not subverted would be done. We will not allow erosion of institutions, which has become the sine qua non of this government.”
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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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