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BJP hits back at Naidu, says ditching is not its DNA
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday refuted allegations of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu that it had betrayed the people of the state, saying the habit of betrayal was not in its DNA.
“In democracy, the parties are free to take their own call but the BJP is not in habbit of ditching friends. It’s not in our DNA. We love people of Andhra Pradesh,” Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, flanked by party MPs K. Haribabu and G.V.L Narasimha Rao, said at a press conference here.
He termed Naidu’s allegations as politically motivated.
“The allegations labelled are false and we refute it. They (Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party) will realise their mistake. For God’s sack don’t do politics on development. We do not do politics on issues of development. Our motto is ‘sabka sath sabka vikas’,” he said.
Addressing reporters immediately after Naidu accused the BJP-led NDA government of betraying the people on the Centre’s promise of giving special status to the bifurcated state, Javadekar came with details of the projects being carried out in the state.
“Our commitment for Andhra Pradesh is firm. We will fast track these development projects,” he said charting out details of various projects being carried out in the state.
He said that it pained him a lot when the Chief Minister said that the TDP suffered loss of atleast 15 seats due to its alliance with BJP.
“Those who are aware with Andhra politics, they know it better,” he said adding that this was not the way to enter into political blame game.
On charges of aligning with YSR Congress, the BJP leader said that it was “ridiculous”.
“You fought against Congress and now you are meeting with Congress leaders,” he said and added that he was pained by the fallout.
The BJP’s attack comes after Naidu met several opposition leaders on Tuesday in Delhi and accused the ruling party at the centre of playing with emotions of five crore people of Andhra Pradesh.
Naidu, days after the TDP pulled out of the NDA over the government’s failure to give the special status category to Andhra Pradesh, said the government kept telling him that that they were not going to give special status to the state because of the 14th Finance Commission.
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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.