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Congress targets Modi for politicising national security, calls him ’emperor of lies’
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using “blood and sacrifice of soldiers as a vote garnering tool”, the Congress on the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks on Monday blamed the BJP-led Centres “flip-flop Pakistan policy” for its failure to bring the perpetrators including mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi to book.
Taking strong objection to Modi’s Monday assertions in Rajasthan of “never having played politics on national security”, the Congress called him an “emperor of lies” and said “Modi’s politicising of national security and sacrifice of our soldiers was intrinsic to the BJP”.
“Modi government’s flip-flop Pakistan policy in the past four-and-a-half years has failed to bring the other perpetrators of the Mumbai attack to book. The Pakistan based perpetrators are still at large in Pakistan,” said Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.
He reminded Modi that under the Congress-led UPA Ajmal Amir Kasab was hanged in 2012, and one of the masterminds, David Headley, was convicted.
“Will Modi, who pounces upon every opportunity to politicise terror attacks, answer on his government’s track record on bringing the 26/11 attackers to book,” asked Surjewala pointing to attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi “virtually securing his acquittal” with the Pakistan government indicating no plan to challenge his bail in the Supreme Court.
Citing consistent terror attacks during the 54 months of BJP regime, Surjewala charged the Modi government with “compromising national security and betraying national interests”.
“Lack of political action and policy has led to a disquiet border and an alarming internal security situation,” he said claiming that “426 soldiers and 278 civilians” were killed in Pakistan sponsored terrorism in the last 54 months.
“Is it not true that 16 major terror attacks have taken place on our security installations that include CRPF camps, army camps, Air Force and Military stations – Pampore, Uri, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amarnath Yatra attack, Sunjwan Army Camp, where scores of our precious lives have been lost,” questioned Surjewala.
The Congress also accused Modi of imperilling India’s safety and security citing 500 per cent increase in ceasefire violations by Pakistan since May 2014 and the government allocating only “1.58 per cent” of GDP to Armed Forces in Budget 2018-19, the lowest since 1962″.
The Congress also targeted Modi over “Chinese fortification of Doklam” and “playing havoc with India’s internal security” by permitting Left wing extremism to raise its head.
–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.