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Ayushman Bharat, MSP, jobs Modi governments’ new ‘jumlas’: Chidambaram

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New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday described the budget announcements by the Narendra Modi government over Minimum Support Price (MSP) for foodgrains, job creation and the Ayushman Bharat scheme as its three “jumlas” (gimmicks) before the 2019 polls.

Initiating a debate in Rajya Sabha over budget 2018-19, the senior Congress leader attacked the Modi government throughout his 40-minute speech amid continuous ruckus and sloganeering by members from the treasury benches demanding apology from the Congress for such disruptions during the Prime Minister’s reply in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address.

“The biggest jumla is the world’s largest government-funded medical insurance announced as Ayushman Bharat. There is no budgetary allocation. Not even Re 1 has been allotted,” Chidambaram said amid thumping of desks from Opposition benches.

“From where will you raise resources of Rs 1 lakh crore? There is no way you can do that in the remainder of the next one year.

“No jobs, farmers in distress, education in shambles. Children’s health record too is pathetic. You are leaving behind a limping nation. All I can hope is we will not have to listen to another budget by you,” he said.

Recalling that even before assuming office, this government had promised 2 crore jobs every year, he said that proper jobs is “employment that is regular, certain and reasonably secure”. He them asked how many International Labour Organisation (ILO) defined jobs it has generated in the last four years or the government would suggest the ILO to include those selling pakodas in its definition for employment.

“Ours is the only country that says GDP is falling but employment is increasing. What kind of jumla is this?” he said.

Hitting out at government over its claims of doubling farmers income, he said that between 2004 and 2014, MSP increased by 100 per cent. “But for the last three years, you fooled the farmers.”

Chidambaram said his party support Triple Talaq Bill but not these “Three Jumlas”.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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