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Crucial days ahead for CPI-M in Kerala (New Analysis)
By Sanu George
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20 (IANS) The coming days are going to be crucial for the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in general — and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and state Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan in particular — with the state party conference scheduled to be held in Thrissur from February 22 to 25.
The CPI-M’s current leadership may have successfully silenced dissidents but questions have cropped up over governance issues faced by the government headed by the party.
Under the Vijayan-Balakrishnan duo, the CPI-M has, in the past few years, been successful in eliminating the deep-rooted factionalism which, at one point of time, had threatened the very existence of the party.
Former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, who led the revolt against the then state Secretary and now Chief Minister Vijayan, has been completely sidelined after the last party conference in Alappuzha three years ago.
Analysts say the challenge before Vijayan and Balakrishnan at the conference is of managing the perceptions of nearly 500 delegates on the performance of the 21-month-old CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government which, some in the party feel, has not been able to deliver what it had promised.
And for Balakrishnan, it is also going to revolve around how he faces up to the delegates at a time the business dealings of his two businessmen sons in Dubai have made it to the front pages of newspapers since last month, embarrassing the party.
In the run-up to the party conference, both Vijayan and Balakrishnan ensured that they took part in all the 14 district conferences. This was seen as a move basically meant to nip in the bud any potential trouble-makers, who could start a discussion against either Vijayan or Balakrishnan — both of whom hail from Kannur district and enjoy a good working relationship.
“This is perhaps for the first time that so much caution is being exercised by a state party Secretary or by the Chief Minister, ahead of the conference. There is, of course, no harm in being engaged so as to see things go smoothly.
“In the party, delegates are free to speak out and maybe the top leadership is aware that if more and more people express their opinion against the present leadership, then it could spell trouble for Balakrishnan, in particular,” a top source who is in the know of things in the CPI-M told IANS on condition of anonymity.
If things go smoothly at the conference, Balakrishnan may get a second three-year term, which he has been wanting — though it could be curtains for him if there is a concerted move against him for the sins of his now controversial businessmen sons.
As far as Vijayan is concerned, his stock too has taken a beating on account of what is being seen by critics as an “insipid” performance and speculation that he is mulling a cabinet reshuffle to bring in experienced legislators to tone up work in the government.
The biggest advantage for Vijayan and Balakrishnan is that, till now, they have been able to ensure that there has been no open dissent against them.
“If they are able to maintain that in the coming days, then the duo can be satisfied that their undisputed control over the cadre-based party will continue,” the source said.
–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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