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Congress covered up, buried the cases in 1984 anti-sikh riots: Jaitley

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New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday claimed the two NDA governments led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi made significant efforts to investigate the 1984 anti-Sikh riots resulting in conviction and sentencing in two cases.

The senior BJP leader also accused the Congress of covering up the cases, saying it tried to show as though, “the 1984 genocide had not happened.”

“The two NDA governments of which the Akali Dal has been an important constituent made significant efforts to investigate the cases where evidence was still available,” Jaitley said in a blog.

He said the success has been achieved in one case but the Indian society, particularly the Sikh community, wants a closure of the horrible memories of 1984.

“We owe to the victims that the other cases suggested by the SIT for investigation and prosecution be vigorously pursued. The same is being done. Such convictions in those residual cases will be a small consolation,” he said.

He said that Vajpayee-led government appointed the Justice G.T. Nanavati Commission of Inquiry which prepared an “excellent report” giving details, police-station wise, where the accused were prima facie guilty of crimes and the status of each case.

“The case in which Delhi Court on Tuesday convicted two people, sentencing one to death was prosecuted after decades by this SIT,” he said.

Accusing the Congress government of misrepresenting facts, he said civil liberty organisations brought a detailed report on the extent of mob violence and injustice which was banned.

“The Courts refused to lift the ban. A judicial commission headed by Justice Rangnath Mishra gave a clean chit to the government to the extent that there was no collusion or failure of the government. Post his retirement he first became the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission and subsequently a Congress member of the Rajya Sabha,” he said.

He said the victims and the community were crying for justice but those Congressmen who led the mobs were made MPs and even Ministers.

Dubbing 1984 as one of the “most remembered years” in recent history, Jaitley said that year will always be known as among the “worst” for Indian governance.

“The year started with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) actively conspiring to destabilise the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir. An alternate Government headed by Gul Mohammad Shah, who was the estranged brother-in-law of Farooq Abdullah proved to be disastrous. The manipulative politics of the PMO and the Congress was being experimented in a sensitive state. It proved catastrophic,” he said.

Recalling the operation Bluestar, he accused the Congress of allowing the militancy in Punjab to go unchecked due to elections at the end of 1984.

“The operation Bluestar proved to be a historic blunder. It was poorly planned and terribly executed. Bluestar succeeded in hurting the psyche of India’s most patriotic community. A myopic government did not consider the political cost of this move,” he alleged.

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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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