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Mob lynching incidents went up four fold under Modi government: Congress

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New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Accusing the BJP of practising politics of “hate and violence”, the Congress on Monday said that mob lynching incidents have gone up by over four times in 2017 while 61 such incidents had taken place this year.

Addressing a press conference here, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari also demanded removal of Union Minister Jayant Sinha over his felicitating seven convicted cow vigilantes after they were released on bail.

He slammed Union Minister Giriraj Singh for meeting Bajrang Dal and VHP activists arrested last week on charges of inciting communal tension and said Prime Minister Narendra Moid and BJP chief Amit Shah were silent on the controversy surrounding the two ministers.

“Our party President Rahul Gandhi has clearly stated that BJP is following the politics of polarisation, violence and hatred. The things that use to take place behind the curtains are now coming out.

“Till now their office-bearers made (controversial) remarks, spread hatred, indulge in politics of violence. Some MPs also made such remarks but now ministers are making such remarks. Garlands are being offered and this is the reason there is rise in incidents like mob lynching,” Tiwari said.

He said mob lynching on the basis of rumors has become “the norm of the day” where people have started believing they can take law and order in their own hands and dispense instant justice on basis of mere rumors.

“India, under the watch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has seen more than a four-and-a-half times rise in attacks and a two-fold rise in deaths due to mob lynching in 2017. Since January 2018, 61 mob attacks sparked by rumors circulated on social media have been reported and this trend is growing by the day,” he said.

“Modi’s silence on the growing incidents is deafening. Does PM believe that his silence will reap political dividends for the BJP,” he asked.

“The tacit support offered by the BJP to those accused and convicted of such crimes was more than evident when Jayant Sinha garlanded those convicted in the Ramgarh mob lynching incident. Giriraj Singh specially paid a visit in jail to those accused of inciting communal violence.”

He alleged that hooligans were being abetted to take law and order in their own hands “through this tacit support” and believe they will be protected by the government of the day.

Tiwari said BJP chief Amit Shah has not taken action against ministers or BJP members, while asking if the Home Ministry had sought a report on mob lynchings.

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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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