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Communal forces rising, only industrialists benefiting under Modi: Kharge
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday attacked the Narendra Modi government, alleging that communal forces were raising their head, weaker sections were being suppressed, the freedom of speech was being snatched and women and children were not feeling safe.
Taking part in the motion of thanks on the President’s address in the Lok Sabha, Kharge also attacked Modi over loss of lives due to frequent ceasefire violations in Kashmir and asked where was his “56-inch-chest.”
Kharge spoke amid sloganeering by TDP members who were protesting near the Speaker’s podium over their demand to fulfil promises to Andhra Pradesh on the state reorganisation bill. Congress President Sonia Gandhi repeatedly said “shame, shame” as Kharge levelled charges against the government.
Demanding a loan waiver for farmers and tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the next session of parliament, he also accused Modi of only letting industrialists benefit and doing little for the farmers, poor and Dalits. He said Modi should change his anti-corruption slogan “Na khaunga, na khane dunga” to “Na khaunga, na khane dunga pur doston ko zarur khilaunga (Will not indulge in corruption, will not allow to others to do so but will make my friends benefit).”
Referring to BJP criticism of Congress performance during nearly 60 years of its rule, Kharge listed some of his party’s achievements from the time of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, saying it made the country self-sufficient, capable, full of self-respect and kept democracy alive.
“What have you done. The communal forces are raising their head. Weaker sections are feeling suppressed, the freedom of speech is being taken away and women and children are not secure,” Kharge said.
He said the Congress governments brought the Green and the White Revolutions ensuring easy availability of food and milk. “… Stomachs are not filled by beautiful slogans and jumlas,” he said.
He said Modi may have given a good speech in Davos but investors will be hesitant to come upon learning of attacks by cow vigilantes and amid reports of violence from places in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Kharge said the Modi government has changed name of several UPA schemes to seek their ownership.
He accused the government of misusing Aadhar, saying UPA had brought it to curb leakages in government programmes, but it wanted to “scare people, want to keep everyone in your control”.
Referring to deal to purchase fighter jets from France, he alleged that NDA government was purchasing them almost at three times the price negotiated by the UPA government.
The Congress leader said his party-lead UPA government had taken the GDP growth to over nine percent but this had fallen sharply due to demonetisation and faulty implementation of Goods and Services Tax. He said the government is unlikely to achieve its GDP growth targets in an election year while also targeting it on job creation.
Referring to the rising petrol and diesel prices he said the government had failed to pass on the benefits of fall in crude oil price to people and had earned a “profit” of over Rs 6 lakh crore. “Where have you spent the money, in which scheme,” he asked.
On triple talaq, he said criminalisation part should be taken out of the proposed law.
He urged the Prime Minister to intervene in the Mahadayi River water row between Karnataka and Goa and said Modi should speak more in the house.
–IANS
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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.
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