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Uddhav Thackeray blasts poll body, calls it corrupt

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Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission (EC) labelling it as a “corrupt body” responsible for the mess in the conduct of elections in the country.

He also said that the Sena will fight all future elections independently, without any alliance.

Addressing the media, Thackeray alleged that large-scale manipulations are being carried out in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with the knowledge of the EC officials.

“The elections and the vote-counting in Palghar was a total farce. After the elections, how did the voting percentage shoot up by nearly 100,000 votes overnight? We want proof of this… There was a fraud,” Thackeray said.

He said the Sena has already sought a re-count after its candidate Shriniwas Vanga was defeated by a margin of around 29,000 votes.

“In the later rounds of counting, the Sena’s vote count suddenly fell by several thousands… How is that possible? We have sought a recount, but we don’t expect the EC to take note of it,” Thackeray said.

He said the Sena defeat in Palghar is an outcome of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ poll-eve statement on ‘Saam, Daam, Dand and Bhed’, which is “not acceptable to us”.

“We fought Palghar for the first time… We did not have a proper party apparatus, especially in the far-flung tribal pockets. Yet we gave a tough fight to the BJP.”

Targeting the EC, he said now all the political parties must move court against the poll panel and its functioning which has raised doubts in the minds of people.

He questioned whether the Chief Election Commissioner “has control over the election machinery” in the country, and pointed to how EVMs suddenly fail midway in the election process, why there are discrepancies in the counting and other issues.

“I think it is time to ‘elect’ even the EC officials, not merely appoint them, as they have become puppets in the hands of the ruling party now,” he said, wondering if the there is a need to even appoint international observers to oversee the election process in India.

On the party’s future course, he reiterated that the Sena will fight all elections in future independently without alliance with any political parties.

“The BJP doesn’t need friends anymore… We shall go solo in future,” Thackeray declared.

Contrary to intense political speculation, the Sena chief did not comment on the possibility of walking out of the National Democratic Alliance or the Maharashtra government.

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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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