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Don’t portray every criminal case in communal colours: Union Minister

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Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) The Central government on Friday promised strict action against those involved in incidents of lynching of the Muslims and Dalits in the country, but also asked the opposition parties to refrain from giving “criminal cases communal colours”.

“The criminal incidents cannot be tolerated by any government. Criminals are criminals. But when the opposition tries to put communal colours on criminal cases, they end up supporting the motives of the criminals indirectly,” Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said at the India Today conclave East here.

Claiming that the BJP led central government has successfully brought the minorities into mainstream development, he said the present regime was committed to ushering in “development without appeasement” for the minority communities.

Naqvi said unlike the previous Congress regime that focused on appeasement of the minority communities, the present NDA dispensation has given top priority to “development with dignity for those communities by addressing issues like illiteracy and unemployment” since it came to power in 2014.

“We have made them realise that their development should take place at the same pace with the rest of the nation without any discrimination. The minorities should be part of mainstream development in the nation.We are satisfied with the progress we have made so far,” he claimed.

Taking a swipe at the Congress and other opposition parties for accusing the present government of squeezing the space for minorities, Naqvi said the NDA has taken significant steps for minority education and the initiatives are yielding positive results.

“The Narendra Modi government started free IAS coaching for the minorities. and in 2016, as many as 112 members of the minority community qualified for the IAS including 52 Muslims. This is the highest since India’s independence,” the minister said.

Raghav Chandra, the Secretary of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, said the government should work towards the better implementation of the Forest Rights Act.

He also said the implementation of the fifth schedule of the Indian Constitution that gives the Governors power in scheduled areas and Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 or PESA is necessary for the welfare of scheduled tribes.

“The Governor has complete powers in the scheduled areas to create laws that would benefit the tribes and help protect and improve them. This needs to be taken up by the Governors in a more forceful manner. Also the implementation of PESA Act is limited to only Maharashtra, it should be spread to other states,” he added.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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