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Sardar Patel would have solved Kashmir: Meghalaya Guv
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) Hailing India’s first Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Ballavbhai Patel’s contribution to the country, Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Thursday said Patel would have solved the ‘Kashmir dispute’ had he become the country’s first Prime Minister instead of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Roy, known for making controversial comments, claimed Patel was not allowed to work on the integration of the then princely state of Jammu and Kashmir with free India as the issue was exclusively handled by Nehru himself.
“When India became independent, there were more than 500 princely states in the country. Most of them became a part of free India on their own except a few,” Roy said.
Patel was not allowed to intervene in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir as Nehru himself was dealing with it, Roy said at the unveiling of a book ‘Sardar Ballavbhai Patel: A statesman Extraordinary’.
“Nehru didn’t allow anyone else to intervene. As a result, Kashmir still remains to be a problem for India and would continue to be a headache for future generations of this country,” he said.
Roy also criticised Nehru’s role during China’s attack on Tibet and said had India opposed the attack, it could have prevented the dispute with China.
“India played a supportive role towards China when it attacked and captured Tibet. Had India opposed it and taken the help of foreign powers in prohibiting China from capturing Tibet, the country would have remained as a buffer state between India and China,” he said.
About the controversy over the recent unveiling of the 182-meter tall Patel statue in Gujarat, said to be the world’s highest, Roy hailed it as a great move by Prime Minister Modi to convey the leader his deserved respect.
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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.