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Will not allow SC/ST Act to be diluted: PM
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that his government will not allow dilution of SC-ST Act and special courts are being formed for speedy trial in cases of atrocities with the two communities.
Modi, who inaugurated Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial at Alipur Road here, said the his government had strengthened the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Protection of Atrocities Act) in 2015 by increasing the number of atrocities covered under it from 22 to 47.
Refuting allegations of Congress and some other parties that the government was trying to dilute the Act and had not represented the case properly in Supreme Court, he said the government filed a review petition within 12 days of the court verdict.
“I, on this occasion, want to assure the country that the law which was strengthened by our government, we will not allow it to be impacted,” Modi said.
The Supreme Court had earlier this month declined to stay its ruling, which Dalits say has diluted a law aimed at preventing atrocities on them and tribes, asserting that it wanted to protect innocent people from being punished.
The bench said this on a plea by the Centre seeking recall of its March 20 order where the apex court had said that no arrest would be affected on a complaint under the Act without an inquiry.
Modi, in speech, also sought to reach out to backward classes apart from Dalits, saying his government has also decided to form a commission for sub-categorisation of backward castes.
The Prime Minister said the government has made efforts to create social balance through legislation.
He said Ambedkar had hoped that governments will run according to the Constitution without any discrimination and equality had been core of his thinking.
“The effort to ensure social justice and equity will be visible in every scheme of the government. The schemes are seeking to remove the imbalance of the past decades,” he said.
Modi also said the government had got the opportunity to develop five significant places linked to Ambedkar’s life as “panch tirath”.
“From today this memorial will be a landmark not only on the map of Delhi but the country,” he said.
Modi said the New India vision of his government was in accordance with the the dreams of Ambedkar.
He also recalled efforts of his government to propagate memory of Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, saying stamp and coin was released on his anniversary, the Republic Day Parade had a tableau on him and students had been sent to places where he studied.
Dr. Ambedkar Mahaparinirvana Sthal at 26, Alipur Road, was dedicated to the nation by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in December 2003.
Modi had laid the foundation stone of the memorial on March 21, 2016.
The memorial has been given the shape of a book.
The museum at the memorial intends to create an immersive experience into the life of Ambedkar and his contributions through extensive use of static media, dynamic media, audio-visual content, and multimedia technologies.
The memorial has a meditation hall, a Bodhi Tree, a musical fountain and facade lighting.
–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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