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Congress slams Modi, calls him anti-poor
Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi “anti-poor”, the Congress party on Tuesday said it is “shameful” that the BJP and its leaders are opposing an anti-poverty scheme announced by Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
On Monday, the Congress President announced the ‘NYAY’ (Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme) scheme for five crore poorest families of India, which was criticized by the BJP and its leaders.
Responding to the critics, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday said that it is “shameful that pro-rich PM Modi (is) opposing the world’s biggest anti-poverty scheme”.
He said the scheme is not a “Top Up Scheme”, but every poor family shall be rightfully entitled to Rs 72,000 per annum.
“This will apply to both urban and rural poor families. Rs 72,000 would be deposited directly in the bank account of the woman of the family” Surjewala told reporters here.
He said that in the Economic Survey 2016-17, the Modi government had accepted that India under the Congress reduced poverty.
“Poverty, which was 70 per cent during Independence has come down to just 22 per cent in 2011-12,” he said.
“With the path breaking NYAY, now Congress will eradicate the remaining poverty too.”
The Congress leader also said that the “anti-poor DNA of suited-booted PM Modi and his incompetent Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands exposed as they bitterly oppose the scheme.”
“Hypocrite Modiji can happily waive off Rs 3.17 lakh crore for a handful of crony friends but opposes Rs 6,000 per month respite for poor”, he said.
Surjewala also said Modi can wear a suit of Rs 10 lakh, but opposes relief for poor.
“Hypocrite Modiji can spend Rs 6,000 crore on self-publicity and Rs 2,010 crore of people’s money on 89 foreign visits, but opposes Rs 6,000 per month respite for poor,” he added.
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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.