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Opposition attacks government for snooping outside CBI chief’s home
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Opposition parties attacked the Modi government after Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials were caught snooping outside CBI Director Alok Verma’s home earlier on Thursday calling it an attempt to “intimidate dissent”.
Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asked if the PMO “is trying to meddle with an ongoing investigation and snooping to intimidate dissent.”
He said that snooping and keeping surveillance on opponents have been the nature of the government.
“Its extremely worrying and alarming to find that IB officers are snooping and keeping an eye on officers sent on leave,” Kharge said adding “one must answer publicly as to what are the reasons behind this snooping.”
“Is the PMO scuttling the probe with the sole aim of preventing the truth of the reported corruption in Rafale fighter jets purchase… Is the PM trying to scare the dissenting voice of an officer and giving message of similar consequences to others?” Kharge said in his letter to Modi.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also raised questions on the incident.
“Another Snoopgate ? Who’s steering this ?” tweeted AAP, referring to a video where security is taking away the IB officials outside Verma’s residence.
Former deputy CM of Bihar and RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav accused the government of “spying and snooping”,.
Asserting that CBI and IB were on “infiltrating spree” for the benefit of the PM on directions of PMO, he asked “Did PM take oath to protect the privacy and freedom of its citizens or deliberately violate it through eavesdropping?”
He said that while character assassination of opposition leaders was not enough, the central government made IB and CBI to mess with each other.
Congress Spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi termed the incident a result of government’s fear and frustration of being exposed in Rafale deal.
“Absolute fear and frustration which is the only reason you are indulging in snooping, surveillance and spying,” Singhvi 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.