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Congress and corruption have become synonymous: BJP
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a case of money laundering against Karnataka Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the BJP on Wednesday hit out at Congress, saying the Congress and corruption has become synonymous.
“Unaccounted cash, hawala transactions and corrupt deals, these are the pillars on which the Congress sits. We now know, why Congress party was crying during demonetisation,” BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra told a press conference here.
Presenting confessional statements of the three accused in the case registered against Shivakumar pertaining to the recovery of Rs 4 crore from the flats owned by the Minister in Delhi to the Income Tax Department, the BJP leader said that it shows Congress’s involvement and ‘proof of hawala network’ that helped transfer of money from Karnataka to All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Beside Shivakumar, Sachin Narayan, Anjaneya Hanumanthaiah, an employee of Karnataka Bhawan in New Delhi, and N. Rajendra have also been named in the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
“We are showing the confessional statement of the officials that how Congress was linked in Hawala transaction. Hanumanthaiah was not only liason officer of Karnataka, but he was as per protocol was apppointed as Secretary of Shivakumar,” Patra said.
“The Congress has been completely exposed today,” he said seeking to know from Congress President Rahul Gandhi why his party was crying during demonetisation.
He claimed that the money was being transferred to the AICC office not in lakhs or crores but in kgs.
“Seized materials were used in the hawala transactions. We have statements of Shivakumar’s driver, who told the I-T Department, about how money in kilograms were sent to AICC,” he said.
Patra claimed that the confessional document also noted Haumanthaiah, saying he was not aware of the amount being transferred and that only Rajendra would know as he would maintain the lists.
He said that the people booked by the ED were part of Kanataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) and have confessed to having transferred the money on the direction of Shivakumar, who was the ‘kingpin’ of the money laundering.
He said Rahul Gandhi should come forward and answer these all.
“Rahul Gandhi shoud answer about this ‘gorakhdhandha’ in AICC,” he said.
–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.