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Oli, Sushma agree to work together for betterment of Nepal-India ties in ‘new changed context’ (Second Lead)

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By Anil Giri
Kathmandu, Feb 2 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday wrapped up her two-day political visit to Nepal where she got wide assurance that the new government in Kathmandu, set to be headed by CPN-UML chief K.P. Sharma Oli, will work closely with New Delhi.

India’s outreach to Nepal’s Prime Minister in waiting Oli, with whom Sushma Swaraj held two meetings, saw both sides agreeing to work together for the betterment of Nepal-India relations in the “new changed context”.

The assurance of betterment in ties came during her three important political engagements in Kathmandu on Thursday and Friday where she met key political actors of Nepal – K.P> Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, chairman of the CPN(Maoist Center), and Madhes based leaders – who are respectively forming governments at the Centre and seven Provinces. Two Madhes-based parties will form government in Province no 2 at the Madhesi heartland.

The objective of Sushma Swaraj’s visit was to reach out to Oli, who has had a “patchy and acrimonious” relationship with India since 2015, and who New Delhi is apprehensive may tilt towards China as he had done during his last tenure as Prime Minister.

Oli held one-on-one meeting with Sushma Swaraj for over an hour and held delegation level talks with top UML brass on Thursday, demonstrating his desire to mend ties with India in the changed context.

UML’s secretary Pradip Gywali put out the perspectives of the outcome of the meeting. “Both Oli and Sushma have agreed to work together for the betterment of the Nepal-India relations in the new changed context. While congratulating the UML for its victory and people’s mandate, Sushma Swaraj extended congratulations to the UML and its leadership saying that Nepal is getting a stable government and we want to work with the new government in Nepal,” he said.

A Foreign Ministry statement after her meetings with President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, said both sides expressed satisfaction over the current state of bilateral relations and discussed matters of mutual interest.

Sushma Swaraj expressed pleasure over the successful holding of elections at the local levels, Provincial Assembly and Federal Parliament in Nepal. She conveyed that the Government of India is willing to work with the Government of Nepal to further strengthen age-old bilateral ties and continue its cooperation for socio-economic development of Nepal, the statement reads.

During her separate meetings with three political stakeholders, she had categorically communicated the message of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who wished the Nepali people for holding the three-tired elections and was eager to work with the government in Nepal, likely to dominated by the communists.

Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that Sushma Swaraj conveyed to all political leaders of Nepal that the government of India is looking forward to working with the democratically elected government to take forward bilateral ties to newer heights for mutual benefit, and to support the government of Nepal, as per its priorities, in its endeavours for rapid economic growth and development. She congratulated the government and people of Nepal for the successful conduct of three-tier elections in Nepal, which is an important milestone in the democratic transition of Nepal, the statement read.

In response, Oli said that he is also looking forward to working with the Indian government; and is keen to work closely in areas like poverty alleviation.

Maoist Chairman Prachanda, speaking of his meeting with Sushma Swaraj, said, “The Indian External Affairs Minister reiterated that India wished to see political stability and development in Nepal, pledging all possible support towards that end. She also congratulated the Left alliance on its majority victory in the recent federal parliament and provincial assembly elections.”

–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

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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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