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AAP, Baijal spar over sealing drive (Night Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Two days after AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj asked Lt Governor Anil Baijal for an appointment to discuss the issue of the ongoing sealing drive in the capital, the party’s chief spokesperson on Monday complained that he didn’t receive a response but a “press release”.
Earlier in the day Baijal issued a statement saying he wrote to Bhardwaj that “all” possible solutions to the ongoing sealing drive were being explored.
“Keeping in view the judicial pronouncements on the subject and extant laws, all possible solutions are being explored to overcome the crisis,” he said.
This came in reply to the Bhardwaj’s request on Saturday for an appointment.
“The matter concerns the livelihood of lakhs of people and also the planned development of Delhi. Constructive suggestions are welcome to resolve the issue in writing or can,” Baijal said.
The sealing drive is being carried out by a Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring Committee against business establishments using residential properties for commercial purposes, and is being implemented by the three BJP-led municipal corporations.
Baijal said he has “already” held a number of meetings, met and heard various stakeholders including delegations representing the shopkeepers and traders, to understand all the facets of this issue.
Bhardwaj sarcastically said: “I feel very honoured to receive a reply from LG office via Press Release. He has suggested us to send suggestions to UD (Urban Development) Ministry, GNCTD (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi).”
“This requires certain clarifications about DDA (Delhi Development Authority). Large portion of sealing can be immediately halted by amending the Master Plan 2021 to accommodate increased FAR and other changes. This MPD (Master Plan Delhi) 2021 can be amended by DDA only.
“This does not require anything from UD Ministry, GNCTD. This has to be done by DDA alone, which comes under Central Government and LG is the chairperson of DDA,” he said.
He made another request for a “brief” meeting.
A delegation of BJP leaders will meet Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday to discuss the issue of an ongoing sealing drive in the capital and request him to immediately notify 351 roads.
Later in the day, in a letter addressing the Governor, Kejriwal wrote that as soon as the delegation reaches him, he would move to Baijal’s house along with them to discuss the matter.
“First demonetisation, then FDI, then GST and now sealing — small businessmen in Delhi have suffered a lot. Only you can save them.”
“As this issue directly comes under your powers, I will come and meet you along with the BJP delegation and AAP MLAs,” he wrote.
The AAP’s councillors and activists would stage protest against the ongoing sealing drive at the Civic Centre Tuesday onwards.
–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.