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Oli says ready to amend Nepal Constitution
Kathmandu, Jan 27 (IANS) CPN-UML Chairman K.P. Sharma Oli, widely seen as the country’s Prime Minister-in-waiting, has said he is ready to amend the Constitution in order to address the concerns of Madhesi ethnic groups.
Oli, who fiercely opposed Constitution amendment in the past, said in Pokhara city on Friday that he was ready to amend the Constitution but Madhesi forces were skirting the issue because they feared that if the Constitution was amended, they would run out of election slogans, the Himalayan Times reported.
He, however, added that he would not support any attempt to divide hills and the Madhes.
Madhes-based parties have been demanding increase in the number of local units as per the population ratio through a constitutional amendment. Over 50 per cent population of Nepal is living in Terai/Madhes area and Madhesis are looking for a bigger pie, in keeping with the population ratio.
CPN-UML leader Subas Chandra Nembang tried to put his party chair’s remarks in context.
He said: “We opposed the Constitution amendment bill in the past because it had not been implemented and the provincial assemblies had not been formed then. Situation has changed. We are saying that Constitution can be amended on the basis of necessity and rationale.”
Rajendra Mahato, the leader of Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal, an alliance of Madhes-based parties, said if the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist was committed to amending the Constitution to address Madhesis’ issues, then it should move a motion in Parliament and make efforts to pass the motion.
“The Nepali Congress and the CPN (Maoist Centre) are in favour of Constitution amendment but if the UML is also in its favour then it should table a bill in Parliament,” he said.
He said Madhesi parties would never skirt such issues.
Mahato said the Madhesi parties’ vote would help muster two-thirds majority in Parliament and if the UML moved a Constitution amendment bill, the Madhesi parties would surely support it.
“The UML says one thing but does another. We do not want to run away. Neither do we want to be cheated,” Mahato said. He added that they tried to tie up with the left alliance for the National Assembly election, but the Constitution amendment was the stumbling block.
On the other hand, CPN-Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal said in Kathmandu that he wanted to address Madhesis’ concerns “peacefully and within the confines of the Constitution”.
Nepal concluded its historic general elections last month which put an end to 18 years of legislative interregnum and made way for a new bicameral Parliament approved in the Constitution of 2015.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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