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Kejriwal government insensitive towards poor: BJP
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Manoj Tiwari on Friday slammed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his treatment of the state’s homeless people and said his government is insensitive towards the poor.
He also said that he would raise the issue in Parliament.
Tiwari, accompanied by party legislator Manjinder Sirsa and suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Kapil Mishra, met people sleeping on pavements and below the flyover near the Nigambodh cremation ground on early Saturday and distributed blankets to the needy.
Speaking to reporters, the BJP MP from northeast Delhi said: “Kejriwal claims himself as a common man. But look at the condition of these common people who are forced to sleep under the open sky in this winter season.”
“This government, which claims to champion the rights of the poor, has become insensitive,” the BJP leader said.
They have taken bungalows for themselves but have nothing for them,” Tiwari said attacking the AAP government.
He also said he was shocked to see that despite the Delhi government’s claims of opening a number of night shelters, over 100 people are sleeping in open.
“Kejriwalji, this place is only one-and-half km from your residence. What are you doing for them?” he asked.
“I shall raise the issue of these people in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday,” he said.
Mishra, a former Minister in the Delhi government slammed Kejriwal and accused his government of being a photo crazy government.
“They claim that they have made number of night shelters across the city. But the reality is different, and as you all can see, these people are forced to sleep under the open sky.
“The people in this government only goes to few places, gets their pictures clicked and then they put it on social media claiming that they have done a lot,” he alleged.
“But the fact is they don’t want to face reality,” he added.
The three leaders also promised to arrange a makeshift night shelter camp for 350 people by Sunday.
–IANS
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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.