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Book on BJP’s ‘U-turns’ released

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Guwahati: Congress in Assam today released the book on the BJP government’s “U-turns” on various pre-poll commitments taking on BJP-led central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Releasing the book, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Congress leader Anjan Dutta said the Bharatiya Janata Party has made ‘U-turns’ on all promises made to the people of India before the Lok Sabha elections.

The 31-page booklet contains all the promises and commitments made by the BJP ahead of the polls and the party’s stand on the same issues after forming the government at the centre.

“They (BJP) said not a single illegal infiltrator will be allowed to stay here once their party comes to power. The party leaders even set a deadline of May 17 for the Bangladeshis living in Assam. However, nothing has changed but the BJP has now stopped talking on the Bangladeshi issue,” Gogoi said.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi had claimed before the Lok Sabha polls that they would bring back the black money hoarded illegally in foreign banks and distribute Rs.15 lakh to each Indian citizen. However, more than six months have passed but not a single rupee has been brought back to the country from foreign banks,” he said.

“The BJP had also opposed hike of railway fares and opposed construction of big dams in the northeast. However, one of the first initiatives of the present government was to hike railway passenger fare by 14.2 percent and freight fare by 6.5 percent when they formed the government. This is a complete U turn.

“Similarly, Home Minister Rajnath Singh had said the construction of the Lower Subansiri Hydropower Project would not be allowed at any cost. However, now they are going ahead with the 2,000 MW power project,” he said.

Gogoi also criticised the central government for keeping on hold the implementation of the Food Security Act in Assam on the ground of non-digitization of the beneficiaries’ names.

He said this was a violation of basic right of the poor people.

On the land swap deal with Bangladesh, Gogoi said: “The BJP criticised us (Congress) when we signed the protocol to the India-Bangladesh land swap deal. The BJP also protested against it. However, the same party, after forming the government, made it clear that they would go ahead with the land swap deal.”

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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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