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Modi misusing investigative agencies against opposition: Congress
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Stepping up its attack on the Modi government over the searches at the premises of people linked to Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s brother-in-law Robert Vadra, the Congress on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the investigating agencies.
The Congress also alleged that actions by these were being carried out on opposition leaders at the behest of the Prime Minister.
Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said: “The Prime MInister thinks that the exit polls are correct and he is in a state of panic. Opposition is being targeted with Income Tax, ED or arrests.
“Attacks on opposition are being carried out across the country without any complaint, warrant and they take away records or documents and forcefully make people to sign on blank papers,” he alleged.
The Congress leader said the ED team came to “Vadra’s office” in Sukhdev Vihar without any warrant and searched the place. “There were four employees and they were kept there till 4.30 a.m.”
He said there was no FIR, ECIR against Vadra and the ED reached his offices without any warrant. They did not reveal their names and broke into the office and broke almirahs and cabins. “Under which provision this is being done? Why this is being done?” he asked.
“If on exit poll results this is what your reaction is, then what will happen when your exit comes closer?”
Sibal said: “The other day Modiji was saying that we have played such a game that we have sent Karti Chidambaram to jail. We want to ask from Modiji how are you going to send him to jail?
“It is the law and the Constitution which will decide who shall be sent to jail. And as Prime Minister has said that I had sent them to jail then it means that he has accepted that all the actions are being done on his behest.”
He said the government was misusing its agencies also in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Haryana.
He alleged that ED officers Sanjay Kumar Mishra and Jasbir Khichad were harassing employees of Vadra at the Prime Minister’s behest.
–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.