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Tell global community reasons for IAF strikes: Parliamentary panel (Lead)

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New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) A parliamentary panel on Friday suggested that the government tell the global community more extensively and emphatically the reasons behind India’s targeted attack on terror camps in Pakistan.

The suggestion came here during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs which was briefed by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. Top officials of the External Affairs Ministry were also present.

The meeting comes after India’s attack on terror camps in the neighbouring country, followed by Pakistan’s aerial incursion.

According to sources, the members of the panel, headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, suggested that the government tell the international community more extensively and emphatically that it was not an attack on Pakistan but a targeted attack on terror camps and terrorism.

Foreign Secretary Gokhale briefed the members of the parliamentary panel on the sequence of events from the air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan to how the Indian forces foiled Pakistan’s aerial incursion by shooting down one of their F-16 fighter jets in a dogfight which also led to the loss of one of India’s MiG-21 Bison fighter jets, sources said.

All members of the panel hailed the action of the Indian Air Force and called it a “heroic job”.

Sources added that Gokhale was also asked about the third-party intervention by the US and the UAE, to which he responded that he “could not speak for US President Donald Trump”.

Trump had on Thursday said that the US had been “going at it” and had been involved in trying to have India and Pakistan de-escalate the matter. The US President had said that there is “some reasonably decent news” and hopefully it’s coming to an end.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who is also a member of the panel, was not present at the meeting.

Sources said that the foreign secretary also informed the members about how India got the support of the members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the issue where External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is a guest of honour.

A member present in the meeting called the meeting “good and constructive” and said the purpose of the meeting was part of “parliamentary accountability”.

India and Pakistan engaged in aerial hostilities along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since 1971 on Wednesday after the February 14 Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force troopers in Kashmir.

The Jaish-e-Muhammad had claimed responsibility for the attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had vowed to respond to the terror attack.

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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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