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Himachal Governor asks MLAs to keep political vendetta at bay
Dharamsala, Jan 10 (IANS) Political vendetta should not come in the way of development of the state, Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Dev Vrat told legislators on Wednesday.
In his 20-minute address here to the newly-elected members of the Legislative Assembly, he said the people had given them a responsibility of making all possible efforts for the development of the state.
“I urge the members in government as well as in the opposition to work together with a positive outlook and an objective of taking the state to the acme of development without getting entangled in vendetta politics.”
Teaching a lesson to the legislators, mainly the 23 first-timers, he said: “The elections were completed in a cordial atmosphere. The ill-will which might have cropped up during the campaign needs to be forgotten in the interest of state and with a thought as to how every citizen of the state becomes prosperous, educated, secured, healthy and great.”
Urging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and the opposition Congress to participate in healthy discussions rather than wasting time in creating ruckus in the assembly, the Governor said: “The opposition should forward constructive resolutions with an objective of formulation of good policies.”
“There has been a new opening and I wish new niches of progress and development are carved out with your kind cooperation and support.”
Complementing Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and his Cabinet, which has an equal number of experienced and first-time Cabinet ministers, Dev Vrat said: “About half of the members of this august House are young. The Cabinet also has a balanced blend of experienced and young ministers headed by a young and dynamic Chief Minister.”
“For the first time in the history of Himachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister of India along with five union ministers, 10 Chief and Deputy Chief Ministers of other states, and many other dignitaries participated in the oath-taking ceremony at historical Ridge Ground (in Shimla).”
Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Union Health Minister for sanctioning Rs 1,351 crore for establishment of AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in Bilaspur town, the Governor advocated the need to construct ponds, dams and check-dams to recharge the water and check the diminishing watertable.
“Traditional water sources will be preserved and renovated. Tubewells and handpumps will be established to ensure maximum use of ground water,” he added.
The four-day session of the state Legislative Assembly will conclude on Friday.
–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.