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Mamata to have ‘courtesy meeting’ with Hasina

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Santiniketan (West Bengal), May 24 (IANS) Iterating that she shares a “great rapport” with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the two will have a meeting in Kolkata on Saturday, but ruled out any discussions on the contentious Teesta river issue.

“I have arranged a meeting with Hasina Di for day after tomorrow, before she returns to Bangladesh. We will talk. I love Hasina Di, she also has lot of affection for me.

“Her sister Rehana is also coming. A number of ministers from Bangladesh will also be there. We are very happy as we share a special bonding with them,” said Banerjee, who is here to attend the convocation of the Visva-Bharati University and inauguration of the Bangladesh Bhavan.

Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the events.

The Chief Minister recalled that Hasina hosted her in Bangladesh on February 21, the International Mother Language Day.

“She loves me a lot. On February 21 she hosted me graciously. When she was Leader of the Opposition, then also we shared a great rapport.”

Banerjee said the relation between Bangladesh and West Bengal went beyond politics.

“The relation between West Bengal and Bangladesh is an extension of Bishwa Bangla, no boundaries work here, neither politics. It is a celebration of our culture, tradition and closeness,” Banerjee said.

Asked about the agenda of her Saturday talks with Hasina, Banerjee said: “It’s a courtesy meeting.”

On whether the Teesta issue would figure during the talks, she said: “There is no place for Teesta. Don’t ask such questions. I have come here to attend Visva-Bharati University’s convocation.”

Asked if she would ask Hasina for a more generous supply of the popular Hilsa fish, she said: “We are also producing lots of Hilsa now.”

Banerjee, however, expressed doubts over whether she would be able to attend the dinner hosted by Governor K.N. Tripathi in Hasina’s honour on Friday.

“There is a dinner at Raj Bhavan on Friday night. I will attend it if I can reach on time by car.”

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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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