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Humorous digs against BJP evoke huge applause at Bengal rally

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Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) Opposition stalwarts from across the nation received huge applause for their repeated humorous digs at the Modi government during the anti-BJP rally at the historic Brigade Parade Ground here on Saturday.

“The expiry date of BJP-government is over. So the New Year will be a fresh change,” Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, the organiser of the rally, said as she began her address.

Fond of poetry, the TMC leader coined interesting Bengali phrases “Bajar e legeche aagun jagun Bangla jagun’ (Market is on fire, Bengal wake up), “Loot er takay vote lootche shob note” (Votes are conducted using looted money) and “Onek hoyeche Acche din, Ebar BJP ke baad din’ (Enough of ‘Acche Din’, get rid of BJP now).

She mocked that the Bengal unit of BJP always plans meetings seeing her party but they will “always be a zero in Bengal’.

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took a swipe at the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) calling it a ‘chor machine’ (stealing machine).

“The EVM is a ‘stealing machine’ and there are many countries in the world without such machines. It is not hidden how the votes are manipulated using this.

“We must appeal to the Election Commission to go back to the traditional ballot system of voting,” Abdullah said.

Referring to what he called ‘vindictive and undemocratic’ nature of the present government, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said: “Years ago after Laluji’s (RJD chief Lalu Prasad) rally in Bihar, an income tax notice was issued but no one questioned Amit Shah’s repeated rallies in Uttar Pradesh. This is this central government’s double standard.”

“Aaj agar kahe tussi great ho koi notice nahi aayega (If one praise the government and speaks of its greatness there would no notice be send against them),” Singhvi said in jest.

Urging the people not to vote in any BJP-led coalition again, Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav said ‘the party must be submerged in the river Ganga’.

“Narendra Modi is scared of some people and Mamata Banerjee is one of them. That is why Modi and Amit Shah are afraid to come here,” DMK President M.K. Stalin said.

Inviting a huge cheer from the audience, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said: “It is a fresh new year, we greeted each other. Just think if this New Year brings a change and gives us a new Prime Minister.”

He said that they were teased for having too many ‘grooms’ vying against the BJP-led government meaning that there is no single prominent prime ministerial candidate from the grand alliance, but the voters will ultimately decide.

“If Tamil Nadu ‘can make BJP zero’ in their state it is the responsibility of other states to stop the party from winning any seat,” he added.

“Modi aur Amit Shah jaane wale hai, aur Acche din aane waale hai (It is time for Narenda Modi and Amit Shah’s exit which will be a harbinger of prosperous days),” Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal said, taking potshots at Modi’s slogan of “acche din”.

Dissident BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha criticised the government’s policies and performances while charming the audience with his oratory skills.

“Ek taraf GST doosri taraf notebandi isse kehte hai Neem pe karela (The implementation of GST and demonetisation was like the combination of bitter gourd and neem). There is a huge gap between government’s performance and promises,” he said.

Directly targeting the Prime Minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav said: “Modiji is a factory, manufacturer and distributor of lies. He can give 10 lies free along with one lie. His promises are all fake, so we need to be cautious”.

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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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