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Uproar in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar on Tuesday over the introduction of certain bills in the Lok Sabha which are identical to the ones pending in the upper house.
The objections were raised by opposition members as The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2015, and Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015 were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha Tuesday.
While the government, as well as Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien, said the business of the other house cannot be discussed in the house, opposition members asked for a ruling, which Kurien reserved as he said the Rajya Sabha rule book was not enough to decide upon the subject.
“If a bill is pending in this house, unless it is passed or rejected by this house can it be brought in Lok Sabha,” Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal questioned in the upper house.
He was joined by Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury, who said government is trying to bypass the Rajya Sabha.
Is it permissible to move a bill, which has not been decided upon in this house, in the other house. They are practising tyranny of majority and bypassing this house, Yechury said.
Congress leader Anand Sharma added: “In the parliamentary history of India this would be the first time… let us not set this precedent. This house had made a select committee which has given the report. If after that the government has to make any change, the past practice has been to bring amendment”.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, however, said that Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the business of the other house.
“Can we discuss the business of the other house,” Naqvi questioned.
“When the bill comes here, we will seriously follow rules,” he said.
Opposition members asked the chair for a ruling.
“This is not a simple issue; we needs more consideration. Certain things have to be made clear. We don’t have jurisdiction over the other house and there is no rule regarding preventing something in the other house. Even if there is a rule, it is not binding on them,” Kurien said.
“The question is whether it is the same bill or a different bill. If it is different, the point of order does not stand. If it is the same bill I will have to see the constitutional provisions. Only after that I can give a ruling,” the chair said reserving the ruling.
Last week, government tried to withdraw three bills from the upper house on which it has brought ordinances. The bills were – The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008; The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2014, and The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2014.
However, with the opposition not agreeing to it, the withdrawal was deferred even as Leader of House Arun Jaitley said the bills were “infructuous”.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.