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Trinamool expels Saumitra Khan, another MP for anti-party activities (Lead)

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Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Wednesday expelled two of its MPs for their alleged involvement in various controversies and anti-party activities, a senior party leader said.

Among the two expelled leaders, Saumitra Khan, the MP from Bankura district’s Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency, joined the BJP earlier in the day. The other leader Anupam Hazra represents Birbhum district’s Bolpur constituency.

“Saumitra Khan got involved in several controversies in the last one year. He did not have any connection with the party. We have repeatedly cautioned him and gave him a lot of time but things did not change. So he has been removed from the party,” said Trinamool Congress Secretary General Partha Chatterjee.

“On the other hand, Anupam Hazra is involved in more heinous activities. He has made a number of controversial statements on the social media and done certain things which are not in line with party’s culture. He has also been expelled,” he said.

Khan, who was inducted into the saffron party in New Delhi in the afternoon following his meeting with BJP President Amit Shah, claimed he left the Trinamool as there is no democracy in Bengal.

Taking a swipe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee, Khan said it is not possible that only a certain family from south Kolkata will reign in Bengal.

“There is no democracy in Bengal. I have repeatedly told the party that we should respect common people but that did not happen. Election is going on in the entire country, but not a single blast took place anywhere (outside Bengal). They (Trinamool) are snatching away people’s voting rights and giving away the funds received from the Central government. West Bengal cannot be run this way,” he said.

“Who is Abhishek Banerjee to decide whether I would get the ticket in 2019 elections from the party? I am a people’s representative. People will decide if I am eligible or not. A single family from south Kolkata should not be allowed to rule Bengal,” he added.

The other expelled Trinamool MP, Anupam Hazra, claimed that his name never featured in either the Saradha ponzy scam or the Narada sting operation, where a number of fellow party leaders were allegedly involved and questioned the party’s definition of anti-party activities.

“I want to ask Partha Chatterjee what is his definition of anti-party activity? I was neither involved in Saradha or Narada cases nor did I misuse the name of party supremo Mamata Banerjee to take undue advantages or extort money from anywhere,” Hazra said.

“The only objection against me was that I was very active on Facebook but I have deleted my Facebook account one year back because of the party’s objection. So I want to know what he meant by anti-party activities,” he added.

Referring to the removal of the two MPs from the party, Trinamool’s virtual second-in-command Abhishek Banerjee said the party will have no problems in winning all 42 Lok Sabha seats in Bengal without them in 2019.

“It (their removal) is a party decision. It does not matter who the candidate would be. Whoever the party chooses, will have no problems in winning if Mamata Banerjee’s blessings are with him. We are ready. Even if the election is held tomorrow, I can assure you that we will make it 42 out of 42 seats in 2019,” he claimed.

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

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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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