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Adverse reactions to Vijayan’s proposed trip to US for treatment

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Thiruvananthapuram, July 31 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s proposed 17-day-long treatment, at state expense at US’ famed Mayo Clinic for an undisclosed ailment has led to a number of adverse reactions from across the spectrum.

According to Kerala’s General Administration Department, Vijayan, accompanied by his wife Kamala Vijayan, will leave for the US on August 19 and return on September 6, with the entire expenses to be met by the state exchequer.

The first reaction came from Kerala’s foremost industrialist who is also one of the highest tax payers.

Kochuouseph Chittilappilly wrote in his Facebook page on Tuesday: “Nothing personal, but while reading this news I remembered about the days when we had labour strike at V-Guard years back… The CITU people then called me ‘Petty Burshua … American cheruppu nakki..’ At that time I was only a small scale industrialist, having only an old Lamby scooter. How time flies and ideals and ideologies change!!.”

Chittilappilly whose group companies owns premier leisure water parks, electronic and electrical appliances, textile units in Kerala and outside, had a few years taken on the militant Kerala trade unions by single-handedly unloading things from a truck, after headload workers demanded hefty rates for the work.

The next reaction came from M.T. Sulekha, widow of late Congress veteran G. Karthikeyan.

While wishing him a successful trip, she however cautioned Vijayan, that he will have to be prepared to answer so many questions on what happened there.

“When I returned from Mayo Clinic with my husband, his office (Karthikeyan was the Speaker of the Kerala Assembly) had to answer several questions that came from an activist through the RTI window and it included questions like which medical professional here asked that the Speaker should go to US for treatment, who all accompanied the Speaker, which all countries were visited and such questions.

“So you should be prepared to keep a list of all what you do, as there will be such questions, when you are back,” wrote the retired college professor.

Ahead of the 2001 assembly elections, which the Congress-led United Democratic Front won, one big campaign issue was a photo, captioned “Revolutionaries in a UK hospital”, showing veteran Left leader V.S.Achuthanandan lying in a hospital bed in Britain with the then Chief Minister E.K. Nayanar visiting him.

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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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