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Mamata upset over student unrest
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed shock over militant student politics in premier universities like Presidency and Jadavpur and said she had no faith in politics that did not treat people with respect.
“I was so shocked to hear that Presidency University was selecting Raj Bhavan for convocation. Also, when the respected Governor visited Jadavpur University, students refused to accept certificate from him. I don’t believe in that kind of politics that doesn’t give people their due respect,” Banerjee said at the annual convocation of Calcutta University.
Banerjee asserted that there should be courtesy in politics.
“If there is no courtesy and decency, then I think that there is something lacking in education as education is all about enlightenment,” she said.
Following student protests against the authorities’ alleged failure to shift them back to the Eden Hindu Hostel, the Presidency University authorities had in September mulled shifting the venue to Raj Bhavan to hand over the honorary degrees.
But the plan was shelved as no formal advance intimation had been sent to the Raj Bhavan.
The convocation ceremony was then held off campus at a film complex “Nandan” and only the honorary degrees were awarded.
In 2014, a large section of students boycotted the 59th annual convocation of Jadavpur University. Some of them refused to accept their certificates from the governor K.N. Tripathi – the ex-officio chancellor – demanding removal of Vice Chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarti for ordering a police crackdown on some protestors.
Banerjee appreciated Calcutta University’s value system. “Students are the asset and in Calcutta University students come from different backgrounds and emerge as successful citizens. Old values of this university are golden.”
Tripathi, the ex-officio Chancellor, congratulated everyone for earning their degrees and reminded the students that their primary objective was learning.
“Universities are not a playground for politics. They are temples for acquiring greater, higher, special knowledge in their chosen subject,” he said.
The university conferred honorary DLitt on former West Bengal Governor Gopal Krishna Gandhi.
Paediatrician Dilip Mahalanabis, who pioneered the use of oral rehydration therapy, and eminent physician Sukumar Mukherjee were also awarded honorary DSc degrees.
An estimated 498 researchers were awarded PhD certificates, 236 M Phil and 113 LLM (Masters of Legislative Law) certificates during the convocation,
–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.
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