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Congress insists Modi must apologise for remarks against Manmohan
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday remained unbending in its demand that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise for his allegation that his predecessor Manmohan Singh was “conspiring with Pakistan”, or prove it in Parliament.
Or, the party suggested, in a sarcasm-laden note, that Modi could acknowledge that the remarks were “a political stunt and done to win the Gujarat elections” and that he is now withdrawing them.
Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told reporters outside Parliament: “The Prime Minister had levelled serious allegations against very senior leaders, senior officers, Manmohan Singh and former Vice President Hamid Ansari and former army chief Deepak Kapoor.
“It is not an ordinary allegation. Manmohan Singh is a respected member of Rajya Sabha. If the PM is publicly saying that Manmohanji is conspiring with Pakistan. Then it is a serious allegation,” said Azad.
The Congress leader said if it is true then the PM should prove the allegations.
“We have no personal fight with him. If PM finds it difficult to apologise, then he should have come to the Parliament and say ‘BJP was losing in Gujarat and therefore it was a political stunt. It was a conspiracy to prove Congress anti-national’.
“He should come to Parliament and say that his work is done and he is withdrawing his comment. We will accept it. If it is true then they should punish us. We are ready for it. He should prove it,” said Azad.
Azad added: “We respect the PM. We don’t want to show disrespect to him. It is a not a personal fight. This is his responsibility that whatever he says in public, he should have the courage to come and say it in the Parliament.”
The leader said he has informed the chair that this was absolutely wrong. “When a member is not there in the Parliament, and Manmohanji is a gentle person, it sets a wrong precedent. We dont wan’t a privilege against PM. That’s why are adopting a soft way.”
Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said: “The Prime Minister had attempted to insult Manmohan Singh. We want that he should come to Parliament and apologise or give explanation what was the reason for making such an allegation.”
“If he (Modi) has evidence then he should have registered an FIR and arrested him. He has also raised questions on Manmohan Singh’s patriotism.
“We want that this should have been disclosed in Parliament and he should talk about it in Parliament. If he has evidence he should lay it in Parliament, as he (Modi) had promised to expose anti-national activities,” said Kharge.
“PM holds a constitutional position. He can’t insult institutions. We will not stop till he gives explanation,” he added.
“During Zero Hour our MP Ranjeeta Ranjan was also not allowed to raise questions. She was asked to change the question.”
–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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