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Keep your hands clean, Gehlot warns Rajasthan bureaucrats
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday warned bureaucrats against working under the influence of the state’s BJP government, saying the Congress will investigate the present government’s “misdeeds” after it returns to power.
Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, Gehlot said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had been purchasing huge land tracts across the districts for its office use.
“Surprisingly, the pieces of land worth crores are being allotted at throwaway prices. We will initiate a thorough probe once we resume power. Therefore, bureaucrats should stop working under any pressure and keep their hands clean,” he said.
On the suspense prevailing over the new Rajasthan BJP chief in the wake of the resignation of Ashok Parnami, he said Vasundhara Raje should step down as the Chief Minister given her “continuous humiliation” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah.
“In Congress, such confusions never occur. Our leaders continue serving their position till we appoint a new face to the post,” he said.
Gehlot said that Raje’s regime in Rajasthan would be remembered for lathicharge on innocent people.
The state had been suffering on all fronts — be it law and order, women security, water crisis or unemployment, he said. “The state government has failed on all fronts.”
He also accused the Central and state governments of following the instructions of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which he said was working like an extra constitutional authority in the country.
“An environment of hatred has been created across the nation where the people are finding it difficult to breathe,” the former Chief Minister said.
When asked about his new role as Congress general secretary, Gehlot said he was like an obedient child who had been serving the assigned duties with utmost sincerity and honesty, “no matter whether it is in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat or New Delhi”.
Reacting to his remarks, state Minister Rajendra Singh Rathore in another press conference said that Gehlot’s statements were an insult to the Chief Minister.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Chief Minister whenever he has visited Rajasthan, including during his visits to Barmer and Jhunjhunu.”
He also warned Gehlot to stop terrorising bureaucrats, as this was tantamount to hindering the government’s work.
Answering the allegations of buying land at throwaway prices, Rathore said the BJP had chalked out a transparent land allotment policy in 2015, which was applicable to all parties.
“If even Congress wants to apply for land, the same parameters will be followed,” he added.
Rathore also asked Gehlot to stop dreaming about resuming power in Rajasthan.
–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.