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AAP-Opposition battle intensifies
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After the ruling AAP lodged an FIR against BJP’s protest outside Chief Minister’s office, the opposition on Wednesday slammed the state government for taking “repressive, undemocratic” steps to swoop down on it.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government lodged an FIR on Wednesday to probe the “dharna” by BJP members outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s office at Delhi Secretariat in June.
The protest led by Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta, BJP MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa and suspended AAP MLA Kapil Mishra involved putting up banners at the rooftop and an indefinite hunger strike against the “non-performance” of the Kejriwal government and its failure in providing water to the people.
When asked about the FIR, Vijender Gupta, BJP MLA O.P. Sharma and Jagdish Pradhan, along with Kapil Mishra told the media that the Delhi government is taking “repressive steps out of nervousness due to all-around attack by the opposition”.
Gupta said that the “opposition too will lodge an FIR” to probe the dharna by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and two cabinet Ministers at Raj Niwas in June this year.
Gupta said that the opposition is being suppressed as part of a deep-rooted conspiracy to stifle its voice both in and outside the Delhi Assembly.
“The Delhi Government is frightened by the opposition and is trying to silence us because we are raising the issue of Bangladeshis, the case against Transport commissioner Varsha Joshi and we are exposing corruption,” Gupta said.
Rebel AAP MLA Kapil Mishra also questioned the intentions of the Kejriwal government by saying, “When the Chief Minister sits on dharna at the LG office, it is right but when the opposition sits at a protest at CM’s office it is illegal?”
Meanwhile, Labour Minister Gopal Rai alleged that the opposition members “forcibly entered” the Delhi Secretariat and even “threatened the guards” when they were stopped from going further.
“On inquiry, the General Administration Department said that they had reported the protest to Delhi police but the police shrugged off the matter by saying that it was not responsible for any internal matter. The security guards also admitted that they were threatened by the protestors,” Rai said.
He said that this is the main reason why his government has decided to file an FIR with the police to launch a probe into what exactly happened at the Delhi Secretariat.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
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.