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Modi government shielding Reddy brothers through CBI’s ‘clean chit’: Congress
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of shielding Karnataka’s Reddy brothers through “CBI-manufactured clean chit” in the illegal mining scam, alleging that the “mockery of justice” took place after B.S. Yeddyurappa was declared BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in the state.
Talking to reporters here, Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said the “scam was established” by the then Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, but still the BJP had given several tickets to “Reddy Brothers and their associates” for the May 12 assembly polls.
He said that Congress government in Karnataka had pre-empted the “manufactured clean chit” to the Reddy brothers by refusing to accept the closure by CBI on March 19 this year and had ordered an intensified probe through Special Investigation Team.
“Shockingly, Modi Government has now become the benefactor, protector, defender of the ‘Bellary Gang’ responsible for denuding Kannadigas of their rich natural resources through a puppet CBI,” Shukla asked.
He said the Congress government asked the CBI on November 18, 2013 to probe into the “brazen loot of iron-ore and siphoning off Rs 35,000 crore by sale and export of iron ore” through nine sea ports in Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
After BJP chief Amit Shah declared Yeddyurappa the party’s chief ministerial face on May 27 last year, it is “no wonder that the process to shut down all cases by CBI in a surreptitious manner was set in motion immediately,” Shukla said.
He said that in June last year, CBI wrote to Karnataka government justifying closure of case for the two Goa ports, “principally on the flimsy and preposterous ground that iron-ore of Goa and Karnataka having been mixed together cannot be identified”.
“This must be the most fanciful and imaginative explanation to close an FIR ever given by any investigating agency in the world,” he said, adding the CBI closed the illegal mining case for two ports in Karnataka and two ports in Tamil Nadu in November last year.
He said Modi and Shah had given eight tickets to “Reddy Brothers and associates” including Somashekhar Reddy and Karunakar Reddy.
“People are saying that under Modi-Shah duo, ‘Republic of Bellary’ is back,” he said, questioning why the Modi government is covering the mining scam by shutting down cases.
–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.