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Modi attacks SP-BSP tie-up, says he will expose their ‘misdeeds’ (Lead)
Agra, Jan 9 (IANS) Attacking the coming together of SP and BSP in Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said their leaders were worried about their misdeeds and were now working to defeat the ‘chowkidar’ (watchman) who was all out to expose their “misdeeds”.
Addressing a public meeting here, he said the opposition leaders were trying to close ranks to stop investigative agencies from acting against them but asserted that the government would not stop until each paise of looted public money was unearthed and accounted for.
In an apparent reference to mining scam in Uttar Pradesh allegedly involving Akhilesh Yadav as Mininig Minister, Modi said the then government “plundered” public money to fill their own coffers.
“People who hated each other… Everything is forgotten… the guest house incident of Lucknow (an apparent reference to the attack on Mayawati during the regime of Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1995), the Muzaffarnagar riots and much more are now forgotten and they are striking alliances.
“The agenda is: Save your skin and work to defeat Modi, because the ‘watchman is alert now’.”
The SP and BSP are close to stitching an alliance in Uttar Pradesh to take on the BJP in the coming general elections.
Modi asked the crowd whether or not he should perform his duties as a ‘watchman’ working honestly.
When people responded ‘yes’, the Prime Minister said all conspiracies against him would be defeated and the investigative agencies would not stop until each paise of public money looted was unearthed and accounted for.
Calling himself a ‘chowkidar’ who is ever vigilant, Modi said that political leaders involved in scandals and corruption should be ready to pay for their misdeeds.
“The ‘chowkidar’ is vigilant, alert and working 24×7. No amount of political conspiracies and alliances will be able to stop my war against corruption,” he said.
He was addressing people after laying foundation stones and inaugurating developmental projects worth Rs 3,500 crore.
He also targeted the Congress, saying its leaders were now jittery because “Michel Mama” — a reference to British middleman Christian Michel — was in custody of government agencies regarding the Augusta Westland scam.
“Now that he is in India, these Congress leaders are sweating, so much so that they have hired a lawyer to protect him from the law.”
He slammed Congress leaders for insulting and humiliating India’s first woman Defence Minister.
“You all have seen how Congress leaders tried to disrespect Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha when she was exposing their bundles of lies bit by bit, he said referring to the debate in Lok Sabha on the Rafale deal.
“They thought Modi was like other politicians and that he will rust with time but they find me the same man I was four years back and now they are scared,” he added.
Modi said he would continue on the path of “sabka saath sabka vikas” with dedication and honesty, spelling out his “five principles of development” — medicine, livelihood, education, irrigation and redress of grievances.
Referring to the Bill for 10 per cent reservation for upper castes, he said the existing status had not been disturbed and nobody’s interest had been hurt. Only an extra provision had been made, he added.
Making a strong pitch for development, the Prime Minister said the credo of his government –development for all — was a mission in which it wanted the fruits of development should reach all sections of the youth, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or region.
–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.