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Bengal Panchayat polls: Left leaders decry Trinamool’s violence

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Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Decrying an “unprecedented attack” by West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on the opposition parties’ basic democratic right to file nominations for the panchayat elections, Left leaders on Friday called for firm action against all those indulging in “hooliganism and intimidation”.

In a joint statement, five Left leaders accused the Trinamool of having resorted to a “full-fledged assault on democracy and the rule of law”.

They alleged that to obstruct and drive away opposition candidates from filing nominations for the three-tier panchayat elections, the Trinamool was “capturing” block development offices (BDOs), sub-divisional offices (SDOs) and even District Magistrate offices in some districts.

“This is a form of pre-election rigging which makes the election a farce,” said the statement signed by Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, veteran Communist Party of India leader D Raja, All India Forward Bloc’s Dharmendra Kumar, Pran Nath of Socialist Unity Centre of India-Communist and Kavita Krishnan of CPI-UML Liberation.

They said since the filing of nominations for the three-phase polls started on April 2, the state has witnessed the “shameful spectacle of Trinamool goons stationed at the administrative offices physically assaulting and chasing away candidates of the opposition and of the Left parties in particular”.

“Hundreds of Left and opposition candidates have been injured, their identity cards and other papers snatched away. In many places, offices of the parties have been raided by Trinamool men to snatch away papers and to threaten people”.

On April 5, former MP and CPI-M Central Committee member Ramachandra Dome was “brutally attacked” and sustained a head injury while leading a group of candidates to file nominations at Nalhati in Birbhum district.

“In all these attacks, police have refused to intervene, or, are in connivance with the TMC men,” they said.

The leaders demanded that all those wishing to file their nominations should be “allowed to do so without any fear and intimidation”.

“For this, the time for filing nominations should be extended wherever required”.

Alternative arrangements should be made for candidates to register their candidature in cases where they were prevented from filing nominations, the statement said.

“Firm action should be taken against all those indulging in hooliganism, intimidation and encirclement of administrative offices,” it said.

The leaders called upon all those who cherish democracy and democratic values to resist the attacks and assert their rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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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