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Government filling up open salt mines in Rajasthan for Modi’s function: Ali Anwar
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Rebel Janata Dal-United leader Ali Anwar on Tuesday attacked the Centre over filling up of open salt mines in Rajasthan by “threatening” people ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on January 16.
“The government has filled up over 20 open salt mines to facilitate re-laying of the foundation stone of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Pachpadara village in Barmer district,” Anwar told the media here.
He said there are about 200 open salt mines in Pachparda area since the time of British rule.
“With the government’s move to fill up the open mines, danger looms over 180 more salt mines, on which over 5,000 persons are dependent for livelihood,” he said.
“We are not against the refinery project, but the government must promise them jobs as their livelihood is in danger now,” he said.
He said the villagers will put up black flags on their rooftops to protest against the government’s move to fill up the mines.
Hitting out at the government, the rebel JD-U leader said: “It is unfortunate that the Prime Minister will again lay the foundation stone of the project, which was earlier laid by Congress President Sonia Gandhi and then Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in March 2013.”
He said the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to ride on the shoulders of Modi by calling him to the state ahead of the bypolls to the Lok Sabha constituencies of Alwar and Ajmer and Mandalgarh assembly seat on January 29.
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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.