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TN farmers welcome, political leaders oppose Cauvery verdict

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Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) It was a mixed reaction in Tamil Nadu over the Supreme Court’s judgment on the sharing of the Cauvery river water with the farming community looking forward to its implementation while the political parties said the state has been cheated.

“In a way, this is a historical judgment where the apex court has said no state can claim ownership over a river. The central government should now nationalise the rivers,” P.R. Pandian, a farmer leader told IANS on Friday.

He said though the reduction in Tamil Nadu’s share of water would impact the farmlands in the state’s Cauvery delta region, the central government should take steps to implement the judgment and see that Tamil Nadu gets its share of water.

“Higher allocation of water can be sought from the Cauvery River Water Management Board once it is set up. The central government should set up the board soon,” Pandian said.

“We welcome the judgment. The government should set up the Cauvery River Water Management Board. The reduction in Tamil Nadu’s water share can be managed,” S. Ranganathan, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Cauvery Delta Farmers Welfare Association, told IANS.

He had filed the case in the apex court first. “When I filed the case I was 45 years old and now, I am 82,” he added.

On the other hand, political leaders have opposed the reduction in the state’s share of water.

PMK founder S. Ramadoss said the reduction in the state’s share is an injustice meted out to Tamil Nadu.

However, he welcomed the judgment on the setting up of the Cauvery River Water Management Board and also barring the possibility of any further appeal against the judgment.

DMK leader M.K. Stalin blamed the AIADMK government for the reduction in Tamil Nadu’s share of water.

He said the state has been cheated out of its share while Karnataka, which did not honour any of the earlier orders of the court, has got a higher share of the Cauvery water.

DMK leader Duraimurugan told a television channel that the ruling AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu changed its lawyers frequently in the apex court and the state’s arguments were not put forth strongly.

He demanded the resignation of the AIADMK government headed by Chief Minister K. Palaniswami as the state’s share of water got reduced to 177.25 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) from the 192 tmcft allocated by a Tribunal in 2007.

Tamil Nadu Congress leader Thirunavukkarassar said the good thing is that Karnataka cannot claim ownership over the Cauvery river.

MDMK leader Vaiko said the apex court order is unfair for Tamil Nadu.

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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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