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Opposition’s hatred for me has reached new levels: Modi (Lead)
Chennai, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the opposition’s hatred for him is “reaching new levels”, including calling for his killing, but he was not bothered and will continue his mission to make India strong.
He also stressed that a diverse India will not progress if regional aspirations are not fulfilled, and that only the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance can do this.
Addressing a public rally near here along with allied party leaders like Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam from the AIADMK, PMK founder S. Ramadoss and several others, he said that the opposition’s “Modi hatred” was rising with mockery of his lower caste origin and poor background or abuse of his family.
“Now one Congress leader talks of killing Modi. But I want to tell them, that I am not bothered about threats and abuse. I am here to do to make India strong and prosperous.
“Every drop of my blood, every breath of mine, every second of my life and every beat of my heart is for India and its 130 crore people,” he asserted.
Accusing the opposition of not wanting a strong India and strong armed forces, he said his government is deeply concerned about national security and its vision is to make India a defence production hub. One of the two such hubs is in Tamil Nadu which will bring in jobs for the youth, he said.
He also said that the Chennai Central Railway Station will be renamed after late Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M.G. Ramachandran, and that announcements on flights originating from and departing to Tamil Nadu will be made in Tamil.
“India is a diverse nation. India will never progress till regional aspirations are met,” said Modi, days after his BJP became a formal member of the AIADMK-led alliance, adding that the Congress and its allies can never do this as it had a culture of “high command” that catered to the Gandhi family.
He alleged that the Congress had insulted strong regional leaders, like its stalwart and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj, whose “crime was that he spoke for the people”.
Hitting out the Congress, he said it had abused the Constitution’s Article 356, providing for dismissing a state government and imposing President’s Rule, repeatedly.
“If the dynasty does not like the leader, the government is dismissed,” he said, noting 50 state governments were dismissed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her tenure.
Beginning his speech saluting Kancheepuram, the district where Kilambakkam, the site of the rally, is located, Modi cited poet Kalidas who had described it as “Nagareshu Kanchi (great city Kanchi).
He said the Central government is making continuous efforts foe the state’s development, as dreamt by late Chief Minister and AIADMK leader J. Jayalalithaa, and cited various infrastructure projects launched by him earlier on Wednesday.
Expressing his happiness at the unveiling of MGR’s statue in a college here, Modi said MGR was one of the most respected icons of India who ruled not only the Tamil cine world but also people’s hearts.
With the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils an emotive issue in Tamil Nadu, Modi noted that he was the first Indian Prime Minister to have visited Jaffna in the island nation and also the area where MGR was born (in Kandy city).
Modi said India has committed to build 14,000 houses for Tamils there and he had given houses to 1,000 people.
He also said the Central government will come to help when ever a Tamilian is in difficulty anywhere in the world, citing the case of Father Alexis Prem Kumar who was held captive in Afghanistan.
Modi said his government worked for almost eight months to secure his release and also about 1,900 fishermen came back to Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka including some facing death sentences there.
Urging the state’s people to ask the opposition about their leader, their policy and plans as they have come together only to remove him from power, he said his government’s commitment to welfare of people is well-known and it is uncompromising on corruption and unforgiving on terrorism.
“If 40 is ours, tomorrow is ours,” he said, in a reference to the state’s 39 Lok Sabha seats and one in Puducherry.
–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.
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