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Modi unveils Chhotu Ram’s statue, lauds his fight for farmers’ cause (Lead)
Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled a statue of Sir Chhotu Ram in Rohtak district of Haryana and lauded his progressive thinking and relentless work for securing the rights of the poor and farmers.
Addressing a gathering after unveiling the statue in Sampla town, around 65 km from Delhi, the Prime Minister said the peasant leader was the first to fight for securing minimum support price (MSP) for crops during the British rule.
He said that it was due to the vision of Sir Chhotu Ram, who initiated the Bhakra Dam hydroelectric project in the 1940s, that farmers of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan benefitted for many years.
Union Minister for Steel Birender Singh, a Jat leader from Haryana and grandson of Sir Chhotu Ram, was present at the unveiling of the 64 feet tall statue.
Sir Chhotu Ram (1881-1945) was a well-known farmer leader of the pre-independence era.
Modi said his government had increased the MSP for wheat by Rs 200 per quintal and was trying to fulfil other demands of the farming community.
“Our government is working on providing a platform for ‘seed to market’ concept that will benefit farmers,” the Prime Minister said.
Haryana and Himachal Governors Satyadeo Narain Arya and Acharya Devvrat, their Jammu and Kashmir counterpart Satya Pal Malik, Union Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar were also present.
Modi visited a museum dedicated to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram.
He later laid the foundation stone of a Rs 500 crore Rail Coach Factory (RCF) at Barhi in Sonipat district.
The Prime Minister will unveil a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, said to be the tallest in the world, on October 31 near Vadodara in Gujarat.
–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.