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Modi talks of patriotism but spreads hatred: Rahul
Hyderabad, March 9 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi said here on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about patriotism but spreads hatred.
“Should a patriot spread hatred or love,” Gandhi asked while addressing a public meeting at Shamshabad to launch the Congress poll campaign in Telangana.
Alleging that Modi was trying to destroy the Constitution and suppress India’s voice, the Congress President said it was the time to oust Modi.
He said when the Chinese Army entered Doklam, Modi visited China with folded hands. Even now the Chinese Army was present in Doklam, he claimed.
He said after learning about the terror attack in Pulwama, Modi was kept busy with shooting for a movie for three-and-a-half hours.
Stating that the Congress never bowed before anyone and that two of its Prime Ministers laid down their lives for the nation, Gandhi said that was real patriotism.
He slammed Modi for waiving Rs 3.5 lakh crore loans of 15 of the richest persons of the country but refusing to waive loans of farmers. He also said with demonetisation, the Prime Minister made people stand in queues, took away their money and put it in the pocket of Nirav Modi.
“Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya fled the country after taking thousands of crores of rupees from banks. But there were no actions against them,” he said.
Alleging a “secret friendship” between Modi and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, Gandhi said the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) had supported the Prime Minister on every issue.
“How many times did KCR question Modi on Rafale? Did he demand investigation into the Rafale deal? If not, why? Because KCR wants Modi to continue,” Gandhi said.
The Congress leader also alleged Modi knew about KCR’s corruption and KCR’s remote control was in his hands.
Claiming the Congress gave the country white and green revolutions, computer and telecom revolutions and nationalised banks, Gandhi said if voted to power, the party will ensure minimum guaranteed income.
“After the 2019 polls, the government will decide minimum income. Nobody’s income will be below a certain level,” he said.
Gandhi assured farmers to not worry and promised to extend every possible help to them.
He also said if the Congress came to power, it will provide reservation to women in the legislatures. “Women will get reservation in the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the Assemblies,” Gandhi said.
–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.