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Attacks on religious places: Government follows zero tolerance: Minister Mukhtar Naqvi
New Delhi: Agreeing that the recent attacks on religious places has “dented” the Narendra Modi government’s image, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said these were “unacceptable” and the government follows a “zero tolerance” policy against those disturbing communal harmony in the country.
“We were pained when churches and other religious institutions were being attacked and ransacked. These activities had dented the government’s image. The government has taken action,” Naqvi told IANS in an interview.
“The prime minister meeting religious leaders and people of different religions is an indicator of how serious the government is on such issues,” he said, referring to Modi’s meeting with Muslim and Christians leaders.
The BJP leader said the central government follows a “zero tolerance policy on attacks on religious places.”
Dubbing the people who attack religious institutions as “criminals”, Naqvi said such people have no “religion”.
“They don’t have any religion. They do it with a criminal mindset,” the minister said, adding that attack on any religion by anyone was “unacceptable” to the Modi government.
Modi, who has been accused by opposition and Christian groups of turning a blind eye to a string of recent attacks on five churches and a Christian school in Delhi, broke his silence on Feb 17, saying his government “gives equal respect to all religions”.
Naqvi said: “The central government is working towards instilling confidence among the minority communities, especially those who are affected from any kind of violence against them.”
He also said that “inclusive development of the weak from any minority community” was the government’s main aim.
“We are reaching out to the affected people, irrespective of their faiths, in every corner of the country,” Naqvi, who is also the minister of state for parliamentary affairs, said, adding that special efforts were being made to instill a sense of confidence among the “hurt and affected”.
“They would die their own death as the people have also rejected them…they too understand that they don’t have a future in a country like ours,” Naqvi said.
He stressed that India was a secular country because the majority community wanted the country to be so.
Giving an example of neighbouring Pakistan, Naqvi said at the time of independence, when it was created and adopted Islam as its religion, the majority community in India showed the way in ensuring that it remains secular.
The central government’s developmental schemes are being implemented in such a way that “power brokers and middlemen”, who would misappropriate a major share of the money earmarked for minorities, have no role to play, he said.
“Any help from any government scheme for the minorities would reach them directly as the officials concerned have been directed to ensure fair implementation,” he said, adding that loopholes of any kind are being addressed.
“Ours is a sensitive government. We don’t have to tell anybody what we are doing to ensure peace and development of the minorities as our actions would speak louder than words,” Naqvi said.
Naqvi held ‘vote bank politics’ responsible for communal disturbances in the country.
“It’s a well-known fact. There are political parties and individual leaders who, in order to secure votes, indulge in such acts,” the BJP leader said, adding that now people understand their mindset and stop them from succeeding in their designs.
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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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