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Panel on RS rules to give interim report in June: Venkaiah

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said the committee he set up to review and revisit the Rules of Procedure and Business of the Rajya Sabha for its smooth functioning is likely to submit its interim report next month.

He was addressing a gathering after releasing the book “Straight Talk” authored by Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

The committee, headed by former Rajya Sabha Secretary General V.K. Agnihotri, has S.R. Dhaleta, a former Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, as the member.

Referring to the suggestion made by Singhvi in the book for automatic suspension of allowances of lawmakers per day or per hour lost due to disruptions, he expressed the hope that it would be considered by the committee.

“We need to ponder if our legislatures are sending out the right message to the people who have lot of expectations from our legislatures, the temples of democracy. The ruling and opposition divide that is becoming increasingly manifest in our legislatures does not inspire confidence in the people,” he said.

Stressing that political parties have an important role to play in parliamentary democracy, Naidu said politics should not be the “be all and end all of political activities” but the vehicle for transformation of the country towards a “New and Better India”.

The Vice President asked for a new political approach based on “Less Fission (division) and more Fusion”, adding that there should be enlightened and meaningful debates in the Parliament and legislatures.

Calling for the smooth functioning of Parliament, he urged the ruling party and opposition parties to discharge their specific responsibilities.

He said political parties are at the best only rivals and not enemies, noting that rivals contend with each other based on certain norms, conventions and agreed principles while enemies seek to destroy each other, and added that he expects all the parties to be guided by this distinction.

Lawmakers should be elected based on four Cs — capacity, calibre, character and conduct — and not on the basis of the other four Cs — caste, community, cash and criminal prowess, he said.

Agreeing with another suggestion in the book for fast track courts for election-related cases, Naidu said that special tribunals or courts should be set up to dispose off election petitions within six months.

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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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