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Will fight Congress conspiracy against ex-CM: SAD
Chandigarh, Aug 31 (IANS) The SAD on Friday said that the opposition party will fight the “conspiracy hatched by the ruling Congress” in league with radical groups to belittle SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal’s contribution to Punjab and in particular the Sikh community.
The Congress was targeting the Sikh ‘panth’ and trying to divide the community as per its old policy of ‘divide and rule’ through a malicious and mischievous campaign against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, said senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Jathedar Tota Singh and Sewa Singh Sekhwan.
“Instead of pointing fingers at him, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh should tell why he was talking with the Centre on the eve of Operation Blue Star in 1984… Badal did not fall into his (Amarinder) trap and did not accompany him to Delhi,” they added while referring to Amarinder Singh’s claim on Tuesday that Badal was to be blamed for the Army operation in Harmandar Sahib in 1984.
They said that even a “biased and politicised” Ranjit Singh Commission set up to probe the sacrilege incidents and subsequent police firings in 2015 had failed to indict the senior Badal despite best attempts.
They said the retired Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge had noted in his report that the police told him that then CM Badal had given directions that the situation post- sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib and resultant protests be handled with sensitivity and that no one responsible for the sacrilege should be spared.
“We want to put on record that the Kotkapura dharna was lifted peacefully but there was the most unfortunate incident later at Behbal Kalan village in which two youths lost lives. In this case, 10 police officers were named in the FIR by the then SAD-BJP government but now six of them have been let off, including those related to Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leaders,” they added.
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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.