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Modi’s slogans on corruption, development all ‘dramebaazi’ for power: Sonia
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his slogans of development for all and won’t tolerate corruption were gimmicks to grab power.
“In 2014, when the Modi government came, they talked of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas, ‘na khaoonga, na khane doonga’… all dramebaazi to get votes,” she said, addressing the Congress’ plenary session at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here.
She said the Modi government even attempted to destroy the Congress as well as “weakening and ignoring” the schemes implemented during the UPA rule.
“Today, I am saddened to see that the Modi government is weakening and ignoring the schemes and programmes (implemented during the UPA rule),” Sonia Gandhi said.
“In the last four years, this arrogant government has left no stone unturned to destroy the Congress, but the party has never cowered down and it will never cower down.”
During the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government under Manmohan Singh, the country registered the strongest economy and GDP, she said.
She said wherever there is a non-Congress government, “our friends are taking a stand against anarchy and violence and continuing with their work”.
“It is Congress Party which takes stand against injustice and raises its voice against it. We need to make an India free of corruption and vendetta, under (Congress) President Rahul Gandhi. Let us pledge that we will make all efforts to do this.”
Calling it the beginning of a new chapter, the UPA Chairperson said “today only one thing matters, how to strengthen the great party with which we have relations that go back in time”.
She asked party men and women to unite and work together beyond personal issues.
“The challenges we are facing are not usual ones. All of us should unite and work together. This is not the time to look at our personal issues. A party win will be a win for all of us.
“You all know how, due to circumstances, I entered the public sphere but when I realized that the party is weakening, keeping in mind sentiments of Congressmen, I entered the political arena. The party’s victory will be the nation’s victory, it will be the victory for each one of us.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.