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‘Respect SC in Babri issue, stay away from rumours’
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Urging everyone to respect the Supreme Court regarding Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid case, a section of Muslim leaders on Wednesday alleged that the issue was “being used for politics” and cautioned people to stay away from rumours and be on guard against attempts to divide Hindus and Muslims.
“The Babri Masjid issue flares up during elections every time, indicating that it is simply being used for politics. I request people of the nation to leave it for the Supreme Court to decide,” Golam Rabbani, National President of All India Ulema Board, told a press meet on the eve of the 26th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.
“India is a secular country and we have full faith in law. We must forget the past as fighting over the same thing will have a negative impact on the coming generations,” he said.
Urging everyone not to believe in rumours, Rabbani said: “It is high time to learn from the past mistakes as the consequences are only faced by the commoners. Some people are trying to divide Hindus and Muslims, so everyone should use their brain.
“All those people, be they Muslims or Hindus, who are actually fighting over the place, are the ones who hardly visit a mosque or a temple,” Moulana Meher Abbas Rizvi said.
Recalling December 6, 1992, the day the mosque was demolished, Sardar Kaljinder Singh said: “I remember how riots broke out in Bengal after the demolition, but what is the point fighting over a mosque or a temple when people of all religions are the same?”
Buddhist monk Arun Jyoti Bhikkhu pointed out that Ayodhya also belongs to Buddhists.
“There was a Pagoda on this place and even this case is going on in the Supreme Court. So I believe this place should be divided between people of all religion,” Bhikkhu said.
“I strongly criticise the way Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and yoga guru Ramdev spoke on this issue. I want that the decision of the Supreme Court must be respected,” Bhikkhu added.
Rabbani praised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for maintaining secularism in the state.
“Chief Ministers from all states must learn from Mamata Banerjee as she maintains harmony in the state so well. For this I would like to see her as the next Prime Minister of India,” he 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.