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Violence over filing nominations for rural elections continues in Bengal
Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and nine-time Lok Sabha member Basudeb Acharia was allegedly injured as sporadic violence over filing nominations for next month’s Panchayat polls in West Bengal continued on Friday even as opposition parties demonstrated across the state, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of unleashing attacks.
Acharia, an MP from 1980-2014, was hospitalised when he was allegedly attacked by Trinamool backed miscreants at Kashipur of Purulia district, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said.
“Acharia was attacked and hit on the head by Trinamool goons while going to file his nomination today. He has been hospitalised. We condemn the attack on one of country’s most respected parliamentarians,” CPI-M leader Sujan Chakraborty told IANS.
He also claimed that their activists and candidates were being attacked everywhere by miscreants affiliated to the Trinamool, with the local administration and the State Election Commission remaining “silent spectators”.
Senior LF leaders including CPI-M state secretary Surjya Kanta Misra held a sit-in outsdie the State Election Commission office, accusing it of being “inactive” in protecting democracy.
“We are not here to attack your office or scare you. But we want to tell you that the Indian Constitution has given you the rights and powers that is stronger than the threats of the state’s ruling party. But still you are scared of their actions,” Misra said during the protest demonstration.
“If you lack confidence to act against them, we are here to give you confidence. But you must act to protect democracy,” he said.
Clashes broke out between Trinamool and Bharatiya Janata Party activists in parts of East Midnapore and Bankura districts.
In Birbhum’s Nalhati, BJP workers allegedly attacked police and hurled crude bombs injuring one police personnel. Police fired tear gas shells and baton charged the mob to control the situation, police said.
Refuting the claims of opposition parties, state Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Subrata Mukherjee claimed his party is not involved in any form of violence and said the state police force would be enough to conduct the rural elections, to be held in the first week of May.
“There are no attacks on the opposition. It is their ploy to create controversies. If they are under attack how is it that more opposition candidates have submitted their nominations than Trinamool Congress aspirants for the Zilla Parishad seats? Their allegations are baseless.
“I think the state police force is enough for conducting the elections. There is no need for the central force. Bringing central force would be an unnecessary expense to the state government, which would in turn impact the common people,” he said.
–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.
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