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Unprecedented alliances must to end BJP’s fascism: Jignesh Mevani
Kolkata, Dec 26 (IANS) Claiming the nation is going through an “unprecedented crisis” under the BJP-led Central government, Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani on Wednesday said there should be “unprecedented alliances” between parties to defeat the current regime at any cost in the coming elections.
Terming the BJP as a fascist power, the Gujarat legislator said if all forces, including the socialists, Gandhians, leftists and Dalits who are against saffron outfit, can form a “rock solid alliance”, it would permanently finish Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political career.
“The nation is in an unprecedented crisis… The unprecedented crisis will give birth to unprecedented alliances, because what matters the most at this point is not our ideological purity but defeating fascism,” Mevani said at a public rally here on thje occasion of 94th Foundation Day of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
“As Dalit activists, we will sit together with the socialists, Gandhians and the leftists. If a rock solid alliance can be formed by all the political parties and people who are fighting against the BJP and their supporting elements, there is every chance that Modiji’s political career will get permanently destroyed. That is what he deserves,” he claimed.
The young leader urged the left parties to be more inclusive and accept the mistakes they had made in West Bengal during their 34-year reign.
“Left should not just be red it should be the most colourful. The Left has to accept its mistakes in West Bengal and look ahead,” he said.
He also indirectly advocated for an alliance between the Left and Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress in the state to stop BJP’s progress by stating that people and parties with different political ideologies in other states are coming together.
“In spite of the large-scale domination of the Patels over the Dalit community in Gujarat, people may question how can Hardik Patel and Jignesh Mevani come together? Or for that matter how can SP and BSP come together in Uttar Pradesh, keeping their political differences aside? Yet, they are coming together as it is a question of saving the people and protecting the Indian Constitution,” the MP from Gujarat’s Vadgam said.
“If they (BJP) come back to power again, they will enter our rooms to shoot us. It has happened already with people like Gauri Lankesh, Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare in front of our eyes and will continue in future,” he warned.
Accusing the BJP of always trying to “tamper with the social fabric of Indian soil and distort the Indian Constitution”, Mevani said the Bengal government should consider the extremist comments and activities by the BJP and RSS leaders before allowing their “Rath Yatra” in the state.
–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.