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Congress targets BJP over women’s security
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Congress on Monday attacked the BJP over women’s security and pointed to alleged crimes against women occurring in BJP-ruled states and “shielding” of party leaders accused of such crimes by the state
governments.
Citing multiple incidents of crimes against women across the country, particularly in the BJP-ruled states, the Congress questioned Modi’s silence over the issue.
“From Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) to Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) to horrific rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat — there have been horrifying incidents of rape in BJP-ruled states, with BJP leaders named as accused and BJP governments shielding their own,” Congress Spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi told the media here.
The opposition party also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to why the National Women’s Policy 2016 has been stalled.
“Despite having an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha, the Women’s Reservation Bill has been locked away. Why has Modi developed cold feet on the National Women’s Policy 2016? Has it been stalled because it recommended the Women’s Reservation Bill?” asked the Congress leader.
She also demanded that BJP President Amit Shah apologise to women allegedly strip-searched during an event addressed by him in Chhattisgarh.
“This shocking incident has once again exposed the anti-women mindset of the BJP. The Congress feels that this mindless act in the name of security is akin to ‘molestation’ and strict action should be taken against police officers involved. Shah should apologise to the women of Chhattisgarh and the nation,” she said.
The Congress posed questions to Modi and said a girl is only entitled to “just five paise” as budgetary allocation under the Modi government’s much hyped ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ Scheme.
“Is it not true that only Rs 825 crore have been used by the Modi government out of the Rs 3,600 crore Nirbhaya Fund in the last four years?
“Is it not true that crime against women is at its highest in BJP-ruled states? Is it not a fact that BJP MPs and MLAs have serious cases of violence against women registered against them?” asked Chaturvedi.
–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.