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Modi should have raised China’s move to encircle India: Rahul (Lead)
Bengaluru, May 10 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the BJP-led government of decimating the country’s foreign policy and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have raised with China the Doklam issue and its efforts to encircle India.
Addressing a press conference two days ahead of the voting in Karnataka, Gandhi answered questions on a range of issues, including a BJP leader’s remark to dub him “election Hindu” and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not understand the meaning of the word Hindu.
He did not give a direct answer to a query about the move of the Siddaramaiah government to recommend minority status to the Lingayats and said that the Congress seeks to empower communities.
“There is a difference between helping a community express itself, empowering a community. What the BJP is busy doing with the Dalits and with minorities is crushing them, killing them, humiliating them. There is big difference. The Congress perspective is — we help people empower themselves,” he said.
Answering a query on BJP’s chief ministerial candidate B. S. Yeddyurappa calling him an “election Hindu”, Gandhi said he had been visiting temples and other religious institutions.
“For some reason, the BJP does not like this. For some reason, the BJP gets very uncomfortable.
“I don’t think they understand the meaning of the term Hindu because the term is a perspective, a viewpoint. It is something in the heart; it lives with you throughout. That statement is demonstrative of how they view their religion. I do not view my religion like that,” he said.
Gandhi said he had expected Modi to go as a leader of our country and speak to the Chinese about Doklam during his visit to the communist country.
“The Prime Minister went to China after the Chinese entered Doklam (Sector in northeast) but did not mention a word about Doklam. He didn’t say a word,” he said.
Gandhi said Modi had a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping “without an agenda”.
“Are you telling me there is no agenda? There is an agenda called Doklam. There is an agenda called Maldives. There is an agenda called Nepal.
Of course, there is an agenda. What does he mean by going to China and having discussion without an agenda. We are surrounded on all sides. That is the agenda,” he said.
“Our foreign policy has been completely decimated. And it is because the Prime Minister views foreign policy as an individual exercise,” the Congress chief said, adding that there were huge forces involved and Modi needs to carry people with him.
Citing a video clipping showing Chinese troops marching during the Pakistan Day military parade, Gandhi asked the Modi government if it knew “what it tells you”.
“Let me tell you, in my view… China is a competitive power, China is also a rising power. We are in an environment where we have to manage our foreign policy with extreme care. Fundamental blunders are being made, fundamental blunders,” Gandhi said.
“I see a complete change in the position of Russia with regard to India. I see the Russians supplying Pakistan with weapons which they have never done before. So, a disaster has been created in the foreign policy. And it is dangerous for this country,” he added.
–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.
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