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Protest marches mark Babri demolition anniversary in UP (Lead)
Lucknow, Dec 6 (IANS) Stray protests and black flag marches on Wednesday marked the observance in Uttar Pradesh of the 25th anniversary of the Babri mosque demolition in Ayodhya amid high security across the state, including 27 more companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary.
Protests or marches by both Hindu and Muslim organisations were held to mark the day. The disputed 16th-century structure at the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya was demolished on December 6, 1992, by a large crowd of Hindu kar sevaks.
While the Hindus, led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), took out victory processions to mark the day as ‘Shaurya Diwas’, the Muslims observed the day as ‘Black Day’.
Muslim traders kept their shops closed in some parts of Faizabad for what they called the “shahadat of the Babri mosque”.
In Meerut, youngsters wearing saffron headgear and carrying symbolic swords took out a procession under VHP and Bajrang Dal aegis.
They raised slogans in favour of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya and shouted slogans on how very soon this dream would become a reality.
Some provocative posters were put up by Muslims in Shamli district of western UP, but were soon taken down by the district administration.
At many mosques in Faizabad and other Muslim dominated areas in the state, black flags could be seen fixed on rooftops. Some Muslims also sported black armbands to register their protest over the razing of the structure.
Members of the All-India Raza Action Committee took out a protest march in Bareilly that ended outside the District Magistrate’s office. In Aligarh, VHP activists celebrated at their Achal Taal office and performed religious rituals for a grand Ram temple.
Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha volunteers at its Beads office in Naurangabad in Aligarh wrote a letter with their blood addressed to President Ram Nath Kovind, demanding an early start to temple construction at Ayodhya.
Students at the Aligarh Muslim University protested with black armbands while ‘Quran Khani’ was performed by Muslims in Ayodhya for the mosque’s construction. A protest march was also taken out at Madhugadhi locality here.
Slogan-shouting Bajrang Dal activists took out a march in Gorakhpur, the hometown of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
It is for the first time in 25 years that such visible protests marked the day.
Six PAC companies each were deployed in Lucknow and Faizabad districts, including the temple town of Ayodhya which was divided into four zones and 10 sectors. Prohibitory orders were issued to ban the assembly of four or more persons.
A Hindu mob had torn down the 16th-century Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, triggering widespread communal riots across the country.
While the VHP — which claims the mosque was built at the birthplace of Lord Rama — has been celebrating the day as ‘Shaurya Diwas’, some Muslim groups observe December 6 as ‘Black Day’.
–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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