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Maharashtra opposition says Gadkari ‘helping Pakistan’ by anti-Navy remark
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) The opposition in Maharashtra — the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) — on Friday took strong umbrage to Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari’s statements on Thursday, saying he “wants to help Pakistan” by throwing out the Indian Navy from Mumbai.
“Gadkari says that the Indian Navy will not be given even ‘an inch of land’ in Mumbai, they should go to Pakistan and China borders and why they are needed in Mumbai… This is an insult to the Indian Navy and he must apologise for it,” state Congress General Secretary and spokesperson Sachin Sawant said here.
Questioning the minister’s motives behind the “attack” on the Indian Navy, Sawant asked “why is he so much interested and pushing for the a private jetty and floatel” when the security of Mumbai is at stake.
“This needs to be investigated as it proves that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s nationalism is fickle and does not apply to private businessmen. Power has gone to their heads… that’s why they keep making such statements at regular intervals,” Sawant said.
Referring to security, he pointed out that after the 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes, in 2008, the coastal city’s security aspects need even greater attention since as the country’s commercial capital, it is targeted by Pakistani terrorists.
“The 26/11 strikes were carried out by Pakistani terrorists who came by the Arabian Sea route and Mumbai needs the security of the Indian Navy. The naval officers’ morale has been hit by use of such language by a Union Cabinet Minister. Is he trying to help Pakistan by throwing Indian Navy out of Mumbai?” Sawant asked.
NCP leader Jitendra Awhad wondered whether the Indian Navy was demanding “Gadkari’s ancestral property” that he (Gadkari) should insult the seafighting force in such a manner.
“Gadkari finds Baba Ramdev more important than the Indian Navy… so he publicly insults the Indian Navy. The country will never forget this and we demand an apology,” Awhad said.
He pointed out how if it had been any other party, they would have been targeted by the “paid trolls” but just because it is Gadkari, “not a word” against him.
Sawant and Awhad said the people of the country are extremely proud of the Indian Navy and Gadkari must tender an apology for his assertions.
The Congress-NCP’s sharp reactions came in response to the unprecedented “attack” on the Indian Navy by Gadkari who accused it of creating “obstacles” in the development projects in Mumbai, including opposing plans for a floating jetty at Nariman Point.
Gadkari’s statements came during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Rs 300-crore international cruise terminal in Mumbai on Thursday in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Western Naval Command chief Vice-Admiral Girish Luthra, top civil, maritime and defence officials.
–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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