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‘One-sided police action’ over Bihar communal violence irks BJP
Patna, April 7 (IANS) Two days after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his government will not spare those responsible for the recent communal violence in the state, ruling ally BJP on Saturday expressed its displeasure over “one-sided police action” against the majority community.
A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday met Bihar police chief and submitted a memorandum demanding a halt to what they called “one-sided police action against the majority community” in districts that witnessed communal violence during the Ram Navami processions.
The delegation led by state BJP vice president Devesh Kumar Singh in its memorandum to the Director General of Police K.S. Dwivedi accused the police of having acted in a partisan manner against the majority community in the aftermath of recent communal violence in Bihar.
According to BJP leaders, the party in the memorandum stated that in districts like Aurangabad, Nalanda and Samastipur, the majority community resorted to aggression only after provocative acts by anti-social elements from the minority community.
The party leaders alleged that following the outbreak of violence that took place around Ram Navami, those belonging to the majority community had been arrested in large numbers, while the administration had chosen to go soft on the minorities.
The BJP demanded, among others, release of all innocent people and a high-level inquiry into the alleged partisan approach of the police.
The police have arrested over half-a-dozen BJP leaders in Bhagalpur in connection with communal violence there on March 16. Last week, Union Minister Ashwini Choubey’s son Arijit Shashwat, accused of inciting violence in the district, surrendered after evading arrest for over a week. He was sent to 14 days’ judicial custody and his bail plea was rejected by the court.
In Aurangabad, a BJP leader Anil Singh, the key accused for inciting communal violence in the district, surrendered last Monday, two days after he escaped from police custody. Soon after he surrendered, Singh was also sent to a 14-day judicial custody.
Similarly, some BJP leaders and workers were detained and arrested in Rosera in Samastipur district, Munger and Nalanda districts in connection with the communal violence.
The police action has angered the BJP and they made it clear by meeting the police chief and expressing their displeasure.
–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.