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Bengal rural polls a battle for development: Trinamool
Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) Trinamool Congress Secretary General Partha Chatterjee said on Friday the coming panchayat polls in the West Bengal are not just a battle between different political parties but also a fight between the drive for development by the state government and those forces trying to obstruct it.
He claimed that the green signal to conduct the panchayat polls, as scheduled on May 14 after prolonged court battle, is a moral defeat for the state’s opposition parties.
“The panchayat election is not just a three layered election process. Its significance is a lot more than that. The state opposition parties who relentlessly tried to deter the rural elections by resorting to attacks, forming nexus among themselves and moving court repeatedly, have been defeated by the common people,” Chatterjee told the reporters here.
“Our aim is to continue the development, stop the forces that are trying to create communal tension and maintain the environment of peace and harmony in the state. The forces that are trying to destabilise people’s faith towards Mamata Banerjee will never be successful,” he said.
In a veiled attack towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that has gained strength in Bengal over the last two-three years, Trinamool leader said they are polluting the Bengal politics by repeatedly resorting to “foul language and indecent activities”.
“A newcomer opposition political party is creating disturbances in some pockets and trying to destroy the political culture of Bengal. They are polluting the Bengal politics by using foul language and bad practices,” the State Education Minister said.
Chatterjee also accused sections of left front, especially CPI-M that was in power here for many years, of joining hands with the BJP and supporting their rise, either openly or secretly.
The hooligans, miscreants and cheats, all have combined in the state and they are trying to challenge Mamata Banerjee’s drive for development. That is why it is a must-win battle for us,” 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.