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Congress alleges corruption in Delhi CCTV project, AAP denies charge

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New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Congress’ Delhi unit on Monday termed the Delhi government’s CCTV project a “big scam”, and accused the ruling AAP of citing its fight with Lt Governor Anil Baijal to cover the delay in its implementation. The AAP denied the charges as “frivolous”.

“The Aam Aadmi Party government’s project to install CCTV cameras in Delhi was a big scam and to cover this up, the AAP government has made its quarrels with the LG the reason,” said Congress’ Delhi President Ajay Maken.

Noting that approval was given on October 13, 2015 for a Rs 130 crore project to install CCTV cameras in Delhi and a tender floated in November 2017, which received two bids, one of which was successful, he said this tender was subsequently cancelled.

On February 6, approval was given for a fresh tender for the same project with modified conditions, with the project outlay now Rs 571.40 crore, out of which 44 per cent, that is Rs 250 crore, was set apart for their maintenance, Maken added.

Quoting the minutes of Expenditure Finance Committee dated April 5, Maken said: “As per the minutes, the detailed approval and action plan was to be submitted before the Cabinet regarding the installation of CCTV cameras in Delhi… then how was the tender of Rs 571.40 crore cleared by the PWD.”

This indicates “a big scam”, he added.

Responding to allegations, AAP chief spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj, in a series of tweets, said that the “CCTV tender has been won by lowest bidder which is a Central government PSU called BEL” and asked “how will any tender conditions lead to corruption?”

He also blamed the BJP and the Congress for creating hurdles in the AAP government’s work.

“When the CCTV project is finally about to be executed by a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), Maken is planted by the BJP to halt this work. Whenever AAP Govt is working towards public welfare scheme, BJP will create hurdles through IAS officers and LG… Delhi Congress is team B of BJP,” he tweeted.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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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