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Congress calls Modi government’s Pak policy ‘oxymoron’, asks it to go (Lead)

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New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Lambasting the Modi government’s Pakistan policy and its “mishandling” of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting return of terrorism to the Valley, the Congress on Friday said the government had lost its right to continue.

Pointing to killing and abductions of security personnel and civilians in Kashmir as well as repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan, the party questioned the Modi government’s silence that was resulting in “paranoia” among the security forces.

“It is laughable to talk about the government’s Pakistan policy. It sounds like an oxymoron because there is no Pakistan policy which we can point to.

“The policy Modi government is pursuing is, no policy, it is knee-jerk, episodic, momentary, transient and depends on the mood of the moment,” said Congress spokesman Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

“Recently, for the first time in the last 70 years, Russia and Pakistan have conducted a joint military exercise. Russia is also selling MI-35 helicopters to Pakistan under a defence cooperation pact,” he said.

Singhvi’s remarks came as India called off the proposed foreign minister-level meeting with Pakistan saying Islamabad’s “evil agenda” stood exposed.

Accusing the Modi government of using Jammu and Kashmir as a “laboratory experiment”, Singhvi said there were apprehensions of terrorism making a comeback to the mainstream.

“It is shocking that 404 jawans (troopers) have been killed and 256 civilians died since the Modi government came to power. There has been a 500 per cent increase in ceasefire violations (by Pakistan).

“We spent 10 years bringing people into the mainstream but now they have been left midstream. Today one can feel that terrorism is being brought into mainstream in the state,” he said.

Singhvi pointed to several Special Police Officers (SPOs) and cops resigning in the last 24 hours in the midst of threats from militants.

“We have three more policemen abducted and 10 policemen resigning. If this doesn’t shake the government, what will? And we have hollow explanation from the Home Ministry saying the resignation is not out of fear. The home ministry wants to believe that police men are joyously resigning.

“The same state of Jammu and Kashmir, with the same Pakistan and under the same circumstances, was progressing till this power hungry and greedy government came to power.

“This government has no moral right to continue because it is playing with the crown of India (Kashmir) and has no right to continue for a single day,” added Singhvi.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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