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Start public discourse on simultaneous polls, PM to NDA constituents
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) On a day President Ram Nath Kovind called for a sustained debate for political consensus on simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the NDA constituents to proceed with the idea and initiate a public discourse over the issue.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came during his address here at a meeting of the floor leaders of the National Democratic Alliance on Monday.
According to informed sources, Modi asked the leaders to begin a public discourse over the issue at every platform so that frequent polls that put a burden on economy and governance can be avoided and development process is not hampered.
The floor leaders also congratulated Modi on his address at Davos and his unprecedented initiative to invite all 10 Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Heads of States to be guests for the Republic Day Parade.
“Narendra Modi was the first Prime Minister to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos in 20 years and he was the first ever Indian Prime Minister to be invited to speak at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum which is a premier forum for deliberations on vital global issues,” an official statement said.
It said that Prime Minister’s presence was not only an acknowledgement of India’s growing strategic profile in the world but also provided a platform to share the vision about India’s future engagement with the international community.
“It was at the bold initiative of the Prime Minister that we decided to invite 10 leaders of Asean as Chief Guests on the occasion of our 69th Republic Day.
“In our history, it was a historic occasion that all ten Asean leaders not only attended the Summit but participated at the Republic Day ceremony. It is a testimony to Prime Minister’s leadership and his vision that we had a successful event in all respects,” the statement added.
Prior to the meeting, Modi also attended a meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary party executive.
A strategy to counter opposition was charted out in the meet, sources said.
They said the Prime Minister also stressed upon the need of “jordar” presence of the members in both the Houses of Parliament and asked them to come prepared on subjects of discussion.
He also asked the members to play an effective role in the parliamentary committees in view of government’s policies.
–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.