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Left, SP, BSP skip Delhi march, but Congress insists opposition is united
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Congress on Monday asserted that the opposition was united against the Modi government but the Left, BSP and Samajwadi Party skipped the oppositions show of strength here during the Bharat Bandh.
The Left, the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had endorsed the Congress-called nationwide shutdown over rising fuel prices but skipped a foot march in the national capital in which a host of opposition leaders took part.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had earlier said it won’t join the Bandh, supported the protest but clarified that it should not be construed as supporting the Congress.
The march saw the presence of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav among others.
The Congress refused to read much into the absence of the Left, BSP and Samajwadi Party at its show.
“While 21 parties supported the Bandh, 16 representatives of different political parties and leaders sat on the dharna and walked alongside Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi,” Congress spokesman Randeep Singh Surjewala told the media.
“Our friends (CPI and CPI-M) decided to have a protest at Jantar Mantar while SP and BSP communicated us they will hold protests in Uttar Pradesh,” he said.
“I don’t think it should be read in any other fashion. I thank our friends in CPI, CPI-M, BSP, SP and all other 16 parties who sat on a dharna with us. This is not a fight for individual supremacy, this is not a fight for any political agenda.”
AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj had announced on Sunday it won’t join the shutdown.
Clarifying its stand on Monday, the AAP harped on the need for opposition unity but asked the Congress to shun its “big brother and unreasonable attitude towards other parties”.
“All opposition parties must unite and force the Modi government to reverse its anti-people policies but the Congress cannot be the umbrella under which all opposition parties are comfortable,” said Bharadwaj.
–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.