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Nunes memo could trigger constitutional crisis: Top Democrat

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Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) A top Democrat has warned that the Republicans may be setting the stage for a “constitutional crisis” if they use the Nunes memo to end the special counsel’s probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, the media reported.

“To say that that’s the end of the investigation, that this is all that (President) Donald Trump needs to fire (Deputy Attorney General Rod) Rosenstein or to fire (special counsel Robert) Mueller, I’ll just tell you, this could precipitate a constitutional crisis,” Senator Dick Durbin told CNN on Sunday.

On February 4, the Republicans released the four-page memo that alleges an abuse of power by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in its investigation into the Russian meddling, after Trump declassified the document and accused top officials of bias.

The House Intelligence Committee chairman, Devin Nunes, published the memo minutes after the President’s approval, despite a warning from the Department of Justice that it would be a “reckless” act.

“If House Republicans believe that they’ve set the stage for this President to end this investigation, they are basically saying that in America, one man is above the law, and that’s not a fact,” Durbin told CNN.

Last month, The New York Times reported that Trump tried to fire Mueller in June 2017, though Trump denies this.

On February 4, Trump refused to say whether he would fire Rosenstein, who oversees the Russia investigation.

“You figure that one out,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about Rosenstein’s potential termination.

When asked about Rosenstein’s potential firing, White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah told CNN that “no changes are going to be made” at the Justice Department.

White House spokesman Hogan Gidley made similar remarks.

When asked if there were conversations about possibly firing Rosenstein, Gidley said: “No, not to my knowledge.”

The firing of Mueller or Rosenstein would be “an extreme event” that “could lead to a confrontation we do not need in America”, Durbin told CNN on Sunday.

Durbin would not predict how Democrats would react if either official is fired, but stressed that Republicans would have to “stand up for the rule of law” in such a scenario.

“We understand what the Constitution says we must do, and that is hold everyone in the United States, including the President of the United States, accountable if they’ve violated the law,” the top Democrat added.

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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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