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Impeachment motion against CJI loses momentum
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Congress-driven move for an impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra in the Rajya Sabha appears to be losing momentum, with like-minded allies having reservations over the issue.
Three MPs of DMK, an ally of the Congress, had reportedly signed the motion against the Chief Justice on Wednesday, but withdrew on Thursday after advice from the party leadership. However, a DMK MP said the party is yet to decide on the issue.
Similarly, the Samajwadi Party (SP) had initially appended its signatures but later withdrawn.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has been coordinating floor strategy with the Congress, has reservations on the impeachment move and has declined to endorse it, so far.
Trinamool leaders said that TMC chief Mamata Banerjee feels that the party can affix its signatures only if all other like-minded parties in the opposition endorse it.
One of its leaders said that the “big two” parties — Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — cannot take regional parties for granted. “Did the Congress consult us before initiating the move?” he asked.
Informed sources said that opinion is divided even within the Congress. Party chief Rahul Gandhi is said to be of the opinion that there should be broad-based support for the motion for it to make progress.
Other parties that maintaing equi-distance from the BJP and the Congress also are cold to the impeachment move.
The move was initiated by the Communist Party of India-M (CPI-M) after four Supreme Court judges raised a banner of revolt against Justice Misra. It was also endorsed by the Nationalist Congrwess Party whose member Majid Memon had signed the motion along with a number of Congress members.
Progress on the motion may also be slow as Parliament is set to be adjourned sine die on Friday, at the end of the Budget session.
Chief Justice Misra is due to demit office in October.
–IANS
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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.