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Meghalaya’s Congress government flayed over NCP candidate’s killing
Williamnagar/Shillong, Feb 19 (IANS) The Congress-led Meghalaya government on Monday came in for criticism from leaders of various political parties, including Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, over the killing of NCP leader Jonathone N. Sangma and others.
Rajnath Singh, who is also a senior BJP leader, said the incident indicated “utter chaos and lawlessness” in the northeastern state while Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Vijaj Raj said it was a “political murder”.
On Sunday night, the NCP candidate along with two supporters — former Garo National Liberation Army rebel leader Nikam Ch Momin and Cribinath D.Shira — and bodyguard Shamin Hassan were killed in an improvised explosive device blast in the East Garo Hills district.
“The fatal attack on the NCP candidate is a testimony that the Mukul Sangma government has failed to provide security to Meghalaya residents,” the Union Minister said while canvassing for support for BJP candidates Thomas Sangma, Ricky Marak and Santosh R. Marak.
In Shillong, several political leaders expressed shock over the killing and flayed the Congress government for its “failure” to ensure security to all candidates.
The NCP and the United Democratic Party (UDP) demanded a probe by a national agency into the killing.
“The state’s Congress government has failed miserably to protect the life of Marak. The government is not taking the security of candidates seriously. We condemn the killing. The National Investigation Agency should probe the killing of the NCP candidate,” UDP chief Donkupar Roy told journalists here.
The Hill State People’s Democratic Party supremo Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit demanded a thorough investigation and said the killing had created a “fear psychosis” among the the state’s people in general and those in Williamnagar in particular.
“The BJP is extremely concerned over violence, specially in the Garo Hills. This is unacceptable. It is an indication of total collapse of law and order under the Congress government,” BJP leader Nalin Kohli told journalists.
Condemning the incident, the Congress state unit said violence can never be an answer to any problem.
The ruling party appealed to the Meghalaya people to remain alert and not allow ‘divisive forces’ to take advantage of the situation and foment trouble and violence in the name of caste, creed, religion and language.
National People’s Party chief Conrad K. Sangma said: “The attack is an assault on democracy and freedom of Meghalaya’s people. We will not be cowed down by fear and intimidation. We resolve to continue our fight against violence in all forms and work for peace and development to lift our state from fear and oppression.”
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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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