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We will do constructive politics: Pawan Kalyan (Lead)
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, who launched his ‘praja yatra’ in Telangana on Monday, said his Jana Sena party will do constructive politics in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
He told reporters in Karimnagar town that he will not unnecessarily pick up fights with the governments or make statements to create political instability.
The actor said Jana Sena will study people’s issues and try to resolve them by bringing them to the notice of the respective governments.
Pawan said the number of seats his party will contest in both the Telugu states will be decided before the elections. “We will contest wherever we are strong and this will be decided in consultation with the party workers.”
On his maiden political tour after announcing last year that Jana Sena will contest the 2019 elections in both the states, he said he will interact with party workers over the next two days. The party will thoroughly study the people’s problems in Telangana.
He defended his recent meeting with Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao. The Jana Sena chief said Rao played a key role in the formation of Telangana and that was why people reposed faith in him.
He also praised the Chief Minister, saying he was working hard to solve people’s problems.
The actor announced that he will launch ‘praja yatra’ in Andhra Pradesh on January 27 from Anantapur. He will visit Ongole to study the problems faced by people due to fluorosis and kidney ailments. This will be followed by a visit to tribal areas in Visakhapatnam district.
Earlier, Kalyan began his tour after worshipping at a temple at Kondagattu in Jagtiyal district.
The Jana Sena party chief, who along with a large number of supporters and fans reached the town from Hyderabad, offered prayers at Anjaneyaswamy temple. He also donated Rs 11 lakh to the temple.
Earlier, the actor left Hyderabad after his Anna Lezhneva performed some religious rituals. The motorcade of 50 vehicles reached Kondagattu in the afternoon.
Before the start of ‘yatra’, Kalyan formally launched social media handle of Veera Mahila, the women’s wing of the party. He said it would focus on women security and empowerment.
Kalyan had campaigned for the TDP-BJP alliance in the 2014 election but distanced himself from both the parties last year.
Pawan, who himself plans to contest from Andhra Pradesh, chose Kodangattu to launch his political campaign as it was here that he had a narrow escape when a high tension wire fell on him during campaigning in the 2009 elections.
Pawan was then campaigning for Praja Rajyam, the party floated by his elder brother and superstar Chiranjeevi.
After the defeat in the 2014 elections, Chiranjeevi merged his party with the Congress.
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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.