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Maharashtra leaders urge maximum participation by voters
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Maharashtra’s political leaders on Sunday exhorted voters to come out in large numbers to vote in the Lok Sabha elections scheduled next month in the state.
Welcoming the election schedule announcement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the world’s biggest democracy is going to vote and the polling would be conducted by the poll panel in a free and fair manner.
“We are hopeful that the people of the state will wholeheartedly support the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena and other allies and return us back to power with full majority,” he said.
Yuva Sena President Adita Thackeray said given the work done by his Shiv Sena’s MPs and the issues they have highlighted, expressed confidence that the people will again stand strongly with them.
He urged all political parties and candidates to keep the elections decent and honest, and called upon the voters “to make everyone accountable” for their promises in the past, and also guide them in the future.
State Congress President Ashok Chavan said in the past elections to the state’s 48 Lok Sabha seats were smoothly completed in a couple of phases or so. “However, this time it has been stretched to four phases… the motive behind this is a mystery.”
“Here is a golden opportunity for new voters to participate in the voting process and give a right direction to the nation. Entire nation is waiting for change… Its time for change,” said Nationalist Congress Party state President Jayant Patil.
Polling in Maharashtra will begin from the first phase on April 11 with polling in seven seats, while 10 seats will go to polls in the second phase on April 18 and 14 in the third phase on April 23. Elections to the remaining 17 seats will be held in the fourth phase on April 29.
Counting will be held, along with the rest of the country, on May 23.
–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.