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Congress ‘JanMitras’ in Gujarat to connect people with party
Gandhinagar, April 24 (IANS) In the run-up to the 2019 general elections, the Congress is gearing up for a better public connect through a number of “JanMitras” (public friends) at the booth level.
The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) announced on Tuesday that it would appoint JanMitras, who would help the people across the government administration in availing their rights and privileges.
“There will be five such JanMitras at the booth level which will connect the public and the Congress. These JanMitras will also make them aware of the Congress ideology. Within 15 days, such JanMitras will be appointed,” Rajiv Satav, the Gujarat in-charge of the party, told IANS.
Satav was speaking on the sidelines of the Gujarat Pradesh Panchayat Parishad — a conference to celebrate the National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24.
“Whenever Panchayati Raj is mentioned, one always remembers Balwantrai Mehta, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, who recommended the three-tier institutional form of administration. This is a truly Gujarat model which everybody followed,” said Satav while addressing a gathering of Panchayati Raj representatives from the Congress and other leaders from the party.
In the coming days, the Congress plans to hold a host of events, mostly in the form of agitation against the present Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Central and state governments.
“On Wednesday, April 25, the Congress will agitate against the Fee Regulation Committee (FRC) hogwash they have created, cheating the public and encouraging the private educational institutions. On 26th, we will be agitating for the farmers, for their issues like water unavailability, MSP (minimum support rice), crop insurance claims, etc.,” said Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) chief Amit Chavda.
“On 29th, a countrywide ‘Jan Akrosh Rally’ will organised under the leadership of All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Rahul Gandhi. The rally will be a voice against the disguised Rashtriya Svayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideology being forced upon the country. Also, there will be agitations against the rising fuel rices and inflation,” said Chavda.
Issuing a stern warning against indiscipline in the party, Paresh Dhanani — the Leader of Opposition in Gujarat Assembly — said: “Maintain discipline or else you will be thrown out. We are restructuring party’s organisational structure in the coming days. Me and Amit Chavda helped by our Gujarat in-charge are going to scrutinize the organisation and identify such elements. No one is above the party and no position is as much important as the party.”
The Grand Old Party is also planning to agitate over issues like unemployment and women safety, among others. A training workshop is also being planned for the elected Panchayati Raj representatives of the party on their rights and duties and how to uphold those
–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.