Connect with us

Top News

BJP wins mayor’s seats in all five municipal corporations in Haryana

Published

on

Chandigarh, Dec 19 (IANS) Haryana’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday won the posts of mayor in all five municipal corporations in the state. Results of the municipal elections, held on Sunday, were declared on Wednesday.

Expressing happiness over the victory of mayoral candidates of BJP in all the five Municipal Corporations with a huge margin, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said by giving mandate in BJP’s favour, the people of the state have put their stamp on the welfare policies of the present government.

“We are enthused by the poll results and hope that the people would continue to support us in the forthcoming Jind by-election, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections slated to be held in 2019,” Khattar told media after declaration of the results.

Elections to Municipal Corporations of Karnal, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Rohtak and Hisar and municipal committees of Jakhal Mandi in Fatehabad and Pundri in Kaithal were held on December 16.

Khattar said the party registered the biggest victory in Panipat mayoral poll in which the BJP candidate won with a huge margin.

“The victory assumes special significance when the election was fought between BJP versus all (others). Had all the opposition parties contested the elections on their symbols, we would have won with much higher votes. There are many other councillors also who have expressed their faith in the BJP after their victory,” Khattar said.

The Chief Minister said there were apprehensions about the timing of the elections to five corporations and two municipal committees in the wake of the assembly elections in other states where the BJP lost power.

“It was being considered that the time was not right for these elections as it could have put an impact on the outcome of civic bodies’ polls in Haryana. But the people have put their stamp on the transparent working culture of present state government which has been working for the welfare of all sections of the society without any consideration for caste and religion,” Khattar said.

State Election Commissioner Dalip Singh said for the first time in Haryana, the election of the Mayor was conducted by direct poll.

The voters were given the option of NOTA (none of the above) for the first time in the electronic voting machines (EVMs).

BJP candidate Gautam Sardana defeated his opponent Rekha with a margin of 28,091 votes for the post of Mayor in Hisar Municipal Corporation. Gautam Sardana received 68,196 votes whereas Rekha received 40,105 votes, a spokesman said.

In the Karnal Municipal Corporation, BJP candidate Renu Bala won the Mayor’s post by defeating Asha Wadhwa by 9,348 votes.

Avneet, a BJP candidate, won the Mayor’s post in Panipat Municipal Corporation by defeating Anshu Pahwa by a margin of 74,940 votes.

In Rohtak, the Mayor post was won by BJP candidate Manmohan Goyal who defeated Sita Ram by 14,776 votes. BJP candidate for the Yamunanagar Mayor’s post, Madan Singh defeated Rakesh Kumar by a margin of 40,678 votes.

–IANS
js/prs

Continue Reading

Top News

Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

Published

on

By

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.

Continue Reading

Trending