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DUSU Polls: NSUI promises IoE tag, Rs 10 food-plate
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) released its election manifesto on Monday for the September 12 poll, promising to fight for the ‘Institution of Eminence’ (IoE) tag for the Delhi University (DU), a Rs 10 food-plate in canteens, and a programme to spot and groom 100 women leaders from the varsity.
The Congress-affiliated group said it will demand a ‘Students Rights Commission’ on the lines of women and minority commissions and free laptops for students.
“We will fight for an ‘Institution of Eminence’ tag for the university which will bring Rs 1,000 crore extra budget which can be used for better infrastructure,” All India Congress Committee (AICC) Joint Secretary and In-charge Ruchi Gupta told reporters.
“The BJP government rejected the application of Delhi University for the tag and chose the Manipal University and the Jio University, which is yet to be established… Prime Minister Narendra Modi claims to be an alumnus of the University from 1978. How can he reject the proposal of his own alma mater?,” she asked.
She also remarked that despite filing an RTI asking for Modi’s degree, the University could not provide it nor is there any proof that the Prime Minister was ever a student of the University.
Fairoz Khan, National President of NSUI, said that the group will spot potential women leaders from the University, who will be mentored by former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit.
NSUI at present holds two top positions of President and Vice President in the Students’ Union, with the other two — Secretary and Joint Secretary — being held by its arch-rival Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, which is affiliated with RSS.
Khan claimed that NSUI in the last one year has kept the campus violence-free and the students have not been scared of being labelled as “anti-nationalist”.
Among its other promises were reduction in college fees, construction of hostel on vacant land under the University, and more study rooms in the campus.
The Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections will be held on September 12. Apart from NSUI and ABVP, Aam Aadmi Party’s student wing, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS), and Leftist-group All India Students’ Association, will be in the fray for the four central panel seats.
The last date to file nomination is September 4. The date for counting is yet to be announced.
–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.