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Congress slams ‘misuse of government resources’ for Modi’s promotion
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Congress on Monday alleged the “government resources were misused” to organise a public event in Muscat for the promotion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The party demanded an explanation from the Union government as to how it allowed “instruments and institutions of the State to be misused in such a manner for the personal promotion of the Prime Minister and for his propaganda, which is unbecoming of his office”.
“We are in possession of a letter dated January 17 from the Indian Ambassador to Muscat. He has written to all major Indian companies there, saying that the Embassy of India in Muscat plans to organise a mega public event for the Indian community in the second week of February in Muscat,” senior Congress leader Anand Sharma told reporters here.
“The letter also said that the date, time and venue of the proposed event will be conveyed soon. It also said that as employees and workers of major companies in Oman represent a significant section of the Indian community living in Oman, they (Indian Embassy) would like to have their participation in the event,” he added.
The Congress leader shared the said letter with reporters.
“They gave clear directives to the Indian companies to bring their workers, employees and insulting them by saying that 80 per cent should be blue-collar workers.
“A format was also enclosed, with requests for their details. The information about persons nominated to participate in the event were told to be kept fully secure… A request was made to arrange group transport for the participants,” Sharma said quoting the letter.
The former Union Minister said: “The government’s resources have throughout been misused in the past for organising mega events — whether it was in Madison Square or Wembley Stadium. There was huge expenditure because it was more of a celebration and a cultural event or a festival.
“Even for the recent one, he created a platform through government agencies and the Indian Embassy to bring in people. They had no option but to come and cheer the Prime Minister,” said Sharma.
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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.