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Sharad questions EC decision on JD-U symbol, says justice not done (Lead)
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Questioning the Election Commission’s decision to grant the “arrow” symbol to the Nitish Kumar-led faction of Janata Dal-United, senior socialist leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Yadav on Saturday said “justice was not done” and vowed to continue the fight both legally and democratically.
“The decision has not meted out justice. The EC’s decision is just asking the person who built the building to vacate it. My lawyers are looking into the matter and will soon take a call. Our fight will continue,” Yadav told reporters here at a press conference.
He was responding to the EC’s decision in which it granted the “arrow” symbol to the Nitish Kumar-faction after a three-month battle between the two warring factions of the JD-U.
Yadav, a former president of the JD-U, said the EC’s decision would not deter his fight to “save democracy”.
“We are not dismayed with this decision. We knew the fate but it does not mean that we should end our fight. Our fight for party symbol is a legal battle but the real issue, for which we are fighting, is to save democracy.
“The country runs on issues and on principles. They (Nitish-led faction) have insulted the mandate of 11 crore people of Bihar by joining hands with BJP.
“They have compromised with the issues and principles. We will continue our democratic fight,” he said.
Hinting that he could form a party in the future, Yadav said he has held discussions with the Congress and his candidates would fight the Gujarat Assembly polls on “auto rickshaw” symbol.
“Talks have been completed. The Congress is a driving force in Gujarat and it would declare the seats and candidates,” he said.
The Yadav-led faction of the JD-U is contesting the Gujarat elections under Chhotubhai Vasava’s leadership.
On being asked about ramification of the EC decision regarding his disqualification case, which is pending before Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu, Yadav said: “There would be difficulties when you fight for the cause of democracy but I never bowed before anyone. You can see my biodata. I have devoted my long life to politics but I never compromised on principles.”
Javed Raza, considered close to Sharad Yadav, said they are reviewing the EC order in detail and would soon decide the future course of action in consultation with their lawyers.
“We do have the option of knocking the door of the High Court,” he said.
Yadav also said Moody’s report is a joke on the people of the country.
“It is ridiculous that our own economists including Manmohan Singh are not being relied upon. The government is relying on the outside agency in measuring our economic situation,” he said.
“The government has failed on all fronts. The economy has completely broken. Farmers, labourers, small traders and youth have suffered the most due to demonetisation and GST,” he added.
On “Padmavati” controversy, Yadav said: “The Censor Board will look into the matter and should be resolved peacefully.”
–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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