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Chilli powder thrown at Delhi Chief Minister inside Secretariat (Lead)

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New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Tuesday afternoon attacked by a middle-aged man with chilli powder when he stepped out of his office after a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat.

The man , 40-year-old Anil Kumar Sharma, was waiting outside the Chief Minister’s office and attacked him when Kejriwal stepped out, AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj told IANS.

The CCTV footage shows that Sharma tried to touch Kejriwal’s feet and got up and threw the powder.

“Kejriwal’s eyes were not affected in the attack as he was wearing spectacles,” Bhardwaj said. However, a scuffle broke out and Kejriwal’s spectacles broke, a witness told IANS.

The suspect was caught by the police. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called it a breach of security of the Chief Minister.
National Spokesperson of the AAP Raghav Chadha, who was with Kejiriwal during the attack, said the attacker was not interrupted as he walked towards the Chief Minister.

“I was following Kejriwal along with his personal secretary when he concluded a meeting and exited his chambers on the third floor at Delhi Secretariat.

“When we approached the hallway, we saw the attacker moving towards us. We could see he was holding something in his hands. Shockingly, he walked right up to the Chief Minister without being intercepted by any security personnel. He tried to attack the Chief Minister by snatching his glasses, trying to throw red chilli powder into his eyes and physically assault him,” Chadha said in a statement.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia alleged that the attack was conducted with the help of Delhi Police and the BJP.

“The Chief Minister was attacked in a high-security zone, where all high-level officers and Ministers in Delhi have their offices. The office of the Chief Minister is even more sensitive place,” he told media.

“This is a conspiracy. The BJP, along with Delhi Police, are trying to attack the Delhi Chief Minister. How is it possible that a place where even journalists are not allowed without checking, a man just walked in with chilli powder?

“This is not possible without the involvement of Delhi Police, who is working on the orders of the BJP,” Sisodia said.

He also said that this is not the first time that Kejriwal was attacked. “The Chief Minister was attacked while delivering a speech at Chhatrasal Stadium when ink was thrown at him. A shoe was hurled at him in the media centre of the Secretariat. He was attacked even during the inauguration of the Signature Bridge when bottles were thrown at him by BJP workers.”

No arrest or chargesheet has been filed in the above cases, he said.

He said during the inauguration of the Signature Bridge, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari was trying to get on the stage with his goons. They were allowed to stand near the stage and were throwing bottles.

“That day the bottles could have acid in them. There could have been other dangerous substances in the bottle. Today, instead of just powder, the man might have carried a gun or pistol. He could have carried acid in a bottle today. “

Sisodia has demanded a probe into the incident.

–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

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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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