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Over 70 nominations likely to be filed for Rahul’s elevation as party chief
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Congress is expected to put up a show of strength on December 4 when Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi files his nomination for the post of party chief with over 70 sets of nomination papers likely to be filed supporting his candidature.
Congress Chief Ministers, state unit chiefs and senior leaders are expected to be present at the party’s central office to express their support for Rahul Gandhi over his elevation, which has been in the works for long.
Mullappally Ramachandran, the returning officer for the election, told IANS that 74 nomination forms have been taken by different states.
Apart from states and union territories, senior leaders including Manmohan Singh, A.K. Antony, Ahmed Patel and Ghulam Nabi Azad are likely to submit sets of nomination papers.
Party sources said the leaders will come to show their strong support for Rahul Gandhi, who is also the party’s main campaigner.
“Important leaders of the party will be at the AICC to express solidarity for Rahul Gandhi,” a party office-bearer said.
Rahul Gandhi will sign the nomination papers but it is not yet clear if he will come to file the nomination personally. Sources said that no nomination paper has so far been submitted to the returning officer. The process of nomination started on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi is leading the party’s campaign in Gujarat assembly poll where elections will be held on December 9 and 14.
His elevation has been talked about in party circles for about two years and will now take place as culmination of the party’s organisational elections.
The last date of filing nominations is December 4 and Gandhi is expected to be the only candidate in the fray.
He could be declared the next party chief on December 5 after scrutiny of nominations.
Gandhi became Congres Vice President in January 2013 and will succeed his mother Sonia Gandhi, who is the longest-serving chief of the party, having been at the helm from 1998.
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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.