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Too much centralisation of power in PMO due to top boss’ insecurity: Shourie (Lead)
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Renowned journalist and former Union Minister Arun Shourie on Sunday alleged that there is too much centralisation of power in the Prime Minister’s Office because of the insecurity of the “top boss” Narendra Modi.
He also said that “falsehood” was the “hallmark” of the Modi government and it has failed to fulfill several promises such as on generating jobs.
Participating at the Times Lit Fest here, Shourie, who was a minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s NDA government, said: “A person who is psychologically secure, he will not be nervous of any situation. And a person who is psychologically insecure will never allow others who have a base of expertise to come near (him).”
“Today donkeys have become horses. And the leader can choose who he will be surrounded by,” said Shourie, who is a leading critic of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.
He also said that “today there is a greater centralisation of power in the PMO”.
“There has been never a weaker PMO because of the insecurity of the top boss (Modi). Similarly the ministers and the Chief Ministers, those who are chosen like (Maharastra Chief Minister Devendra) Fadnavis, (Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal) Khattar, (Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi) Adityanath (he is an exception). And all the persons those who have no base can never threaten you…..” he said
He also said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government was very sensitive to criticism.
“Now Modi Saheb never says ‘Mitron’, as he was ridiculed on the social media. Similarly the way in which he used acronyms in the very first year but after being ridiculed, he stopped using it.
He also said that he finds Modi as a “very astute politician”. “If he realises that he has not been able to deliver on his promises of development, therefore they (BJP) have to revert to the only trick they know that is to divide the people and conquer,” he said.
Citing the government’s “falsehoods”. Shourie said said that he can give many examples of that in the form of full page advertisements in the newspapers showing “government statistics of generating over five and half crore job by MUDRA scheme” only.
“But we should not be surprised at this…. falsehood has become the hallmark of this government,” he said.
Shourie also stressed that we should not examine what a person or leader has been doing for a long time but examine their work “minutely”.
Citing Mahatma Gandhi, he said: “Very important point that Gandhiji use to make ‘don’t go by what he has been doing but go by his character’ and ‘what can you learn about his character?’.
“And we have missed that twice both in the case of (former Prime Minister) V.P. Singh and Narendra Modi. They just say whatever is convenient at the moment,” he said.
Slamming the government over the short winter session of Parliament, Shourie said: “Today we are surprised by the centralisation of the power but that is the Gujarat model.
“We have been surprised as the cabinet has reduced to a nullity but that is the Gujarat model… we are surprised by the fact that the Parliament has been reduced to the status of the state assembly but that was the Gujarat model… and all the agencies and institutions are being the instruments of a coterie but that is the Gujarat model.”
He also slammed the government over issues like intolerance, violence and even the debate over ideological differences.
–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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