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Patidars to hold rally in support of Hardik despite denial of permission
Gandhinagar, Nov 18 (IANS) Ignoring denial of permission by the authorities, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) is determined to go ahead with its mega rally in Mansa town here on Saturday evening to demonstrate the community’s support to young leader Hardik Patel, despite the ‘sex CDs’ on him, – in a big worry for the ruling BJP.
PAAS leader Hardik Patel has said that in spite of the authorities denying them permission, they will be holding a massive ‘prestige rally’ in Mansa, showcasing the support the group has among the Patidar community.
Patel also claimed that they would “drop a bigger bomb” on the ruling BJP against the recent releases of CDs alleging a sex scandal against him.
The Gandhinagar police have denied PAAS permission for the Adhikar Sabha rally, but PAAS is adamant to hold the event with or without police permission.
Mansa, about 41 km away from Ahmedabad, is the hometown of BJP national president Amit Shah. It is also the place from where the Patidar reservation demand and agitation had started in 2015.
After two years of agitation and witnessing many ups and downs, the PAAS has seen recent attacks on Patel over the “sex CDs” which have gone viral on social media. The CDs show Hardik’s lookalike or allegedly him with a woman in compromising situation.
Alleging that the CDs are doctored and are the handiwork of the BJP, Hardik Patel has threatened to “drop a bigger bomb” on the issue at the rally in Mansa town.
Through this rally he and the PAAS group also want to convey the message that the entire Patidar community is still with them in their demand for reservation for the Patidars.
The Congress has come out in support of Patel in the CD row. However, the talks between the party and the PAAS leaders in Delhi on Friday seemed to have suffered a setback with the group giving an ultimatum of 24 hours to resolve the reservation imbroglio.
Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani, too, has extended support to Patel.
The rally in Mansa will be a big worry for the Gandhinagar district administration as they had earlier given permission for the rally.
PAAS leader Atul Patel claimed that permission was cancelled on “flimsy grounds”. “The authorities told us that if the meeting is allowed at the location decided by the PAAS, it could create enmity among communities and so the venue should be changed. This is not possible for us,” Atul said.
“Come what may, we are not going to change the rally location in Mansa,” he added.
Gandhinagar District Superintendent of Police (DSP) Virendra Yadav said: “We have not granted them permission. They want to hold it on the main road. During the election period, we discourage even political parties from holding functions on the main roads, which can cause traffic problems. We have asked them to find another place. If they do so, we can consider their demand for permission,” he said.
“If they carry on with the rally without permission, legal action will be initiated,” the police officer added.
–IANS
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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.