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Modi relies on women power to strengthen BJP’s booth level management in Lok Sabha polls
Gandhinagar, Dec 23 (IANS) The Modi-led NDA government will be relying on women power to strengthen its booth-level management to ensure a victory in the 2019 general election.
Addressing an audience of more than 700 workers from the BJP Mahila Morcha (women’s wing) in Trimandir at Adalaj in Gandhinagar district on Saturday, Modi said, “You should take a pledge, ‘Mera Booth, Sabse Majboot (My Booth is the Strongest)’.”
This was Modi’s first public appearance after the BJP’s assembly poll debacle.
Modi was attending the closing ceremony of the BJP’s women’s wing two-day meet here from December 21-22 to deliberate their role in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Modi urged all women workers to use the Narendra Modi App to inform the general public about the government’s welfare schemes.
“Sardar Patel showed us the way to women’s empowerment in 1935. He took initiatives to empower women.
Since the days of the Jansangh, women have been powerful in the organisation. Women are good governors, and Indian women are expert multi-taskers.”
Modi pointed out that the Central government’s flagship schemes are women-centric.
“Approximately, 75 per cent of the recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (housing schemes) are women,” the Prime Minister said.
Stating that earlier there was gender inequality, he said, “But, with us the situation is changing. Haryana has changed under BJP rule.
“In the Union government, it is for the first time that we have two women ministers. The Indian Air Force also got its first woman fighter pilot, this year.”
Modi also said that the construction of Izzat Ghars, or toilets, across Uttar Pradesh is near completion.
He further said that out of 34 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) account holders, about 18 crore are women, with deposits of Rs.30,000 crore. Of the 15 crore MUDRA loan beneficiaries, 11 crore are women recipients.
“Our target is to empower maximum number of women,” 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.