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Threat to institutions constant under majoritarian rule: Balakrishnan

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Hyderabad, Jan 11 (IANS) Former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan on Thursday said there will be constant threat to constitutional institutions in majoritarian rule and called upon people to protect the Constitution and democracy.

Underlining the need to protect constitutional morality of the people, he also cautioned against a system in which ruling majority lays infallibility for itself.

“We should not only protect our Constitution, our democracy forever but also guard against the temptation to transform itself into a system under which ruling majority lays infallibility for itself,” he said while speaking at a seminar on ‘Ambedkar and constitutionalism’ at Osmania University here.

“All over the world, leaders are making statements. They feel infallible. When majority feels infallible, then it is very difficult,” he said.

Balakrishnan observed that the principle of constitution is a legal principle which requires control over exercise of governmental power to ensure it does not destroy the democratic principle on which it is based.

The former CJI said India had got a beautiful Constitution drafted carefully by B.R. Ambedkar for which the nation would ever remain grateful to him. He said the basic principles of the Constitution including supremacy of constitution, rule of law, federalism, secularism, fundamental rights, principle of equality, concept of social justice, separation of powers and independent judiciary should be protected.

“We should not only give powers to democratic institutions but should be capable of empowering the common man to protect them,” he said.

Stating that constitutions in many neighboring countries withered away, he said the Indian Constitution survived for 67 years because basic principles of constitution are deeply embedded.

R. Venkat Rao, Vice Chancellor, National Law School of India University, mooted the idea that recitation of preamble of the constitution be made compulsory in all schools for students from class 6 onwards.

He said the preamble should be made compulsory like national anthem and this would be the best tribute to Ambedkar, the architect of the constitution.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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