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Congress doing communal politics in Karnataka, BJP tells EC
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Congress was allegedly seeking votes on communal grounds and also using money power in Karnataka in violation of the electoral laws, the BJP on Wednesday told the Election Commission.
It also sought action against state officials who are “demonstrating leanings towards the ruling political dispensation” ahead of the May 12 assembly elections.
A BJP delegation led by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visited the EC and demanded “immediate criminal action” against senior Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge.
They also submitted a memorandum wherein it also stated that delay in granting permissions by the state officials was hurting its election campaign.
The delegation also sought the constituencies of Belgaum North, Gokak, Yemakanmardi, Badami and Bableshwar be declared “critical” and Central Armed Police Forces and micro observers “be deployed forthwith to ensure a level playing field for all parties”.
“In a public meeting on May 1 at Kalaburagi in Karnataka, Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to Muslims to cast their vote en masse in favour of the Congress candidates. This is a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct and a criminal offence under the provisions of Representation of People’s Act, 1951,” the BJP memorandum said.
“This desperate misadventure of the Congress party is an offence against the community and a bid to divide the otherwise peace loving communities of Karnataka. The BJP urges the Commission to act decisively and firmly against such attempts of the Congress Party,” it added.
It also complained that there had been “unduly long delays in according permission for even small and routine requests being made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates and workers”.
“Most often, the permissions are neither denied nor approved, thus leaving the candidates in state of confusion and hence hurting the party’s election campaign,” it said.
The BJP has asked the EC to direct the District Electoral Officers and the General Observers to “personally oversee” such requests and be held “personally accountable” for the alleged delays.
–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.