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NRC demanded in Bengal to stop infiltration from Bangladesh
Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Stating that continuous infiltration from Bangladesh is adversely changing the demographic pattern and increasingly posing a threat to the Hindu population in the bordering districts of West Bengal, an forum on Saturday demanded the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state on the lines of Assam.
Criticising the current Trinamool Congress government and the erstwhile Left Front regime in the state for not taking any steps to stop, detect or deport the illegal migrants from Bangladesh, the forum said they would start a mass movement to implement the NRC here, before the situation gets way out of hand.
“According to our survey, the number of illegal migrants from Bangladesh would be around 70-80 lakhs in West Bengal. It has also been seen that according to census reports ,the Muslim population in the state has increased by more than two percent in every decade since 1971. This is an alarming trend,” BJP leader Mohit Roy said at an event organised by ‘Paschim Banger Jonnyo’ here.
None of the state governments have so far taken any steps to stop infiltration from Bangladesh, he alleged.
Roy also criticised state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for terming the NRC in Assam as a conspiracy against the Bengali community staying there and said there is need to identify the differences between Bengali and Bangladeshis.
“The Chief Minister is saying NRC is a ploy to drive away Bengalis from Assam and claims she would give shelter to those people in Bengal. However, like speaking in Spanish or French does not make the South American countries a part of Spain or France, speaking in Bengali does not make anyone a Bengali. They are Bangladeshi residents who have illegally migrated to Assam and Bengal,” he said.
Pointing out that West Bengal shares a much bigger and porous border with Bangladesh than Assam, the forum said the migrants have to be detected, deleted from voters’ list and if possible deported to their native land to ensure the rights and security of India’s original citizens.
–IANS
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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.