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India denounces arms suppliers to terrorists; Pakistan blames demand from ‘unresolved conflicts’
United Nations: India has hit out against countries that as a “deliberate policy” arm terrorists and called for stricter international action against suppliers to curb the illicit trade in small weapons.
Speaking Wednesday at a Security Council debate on illicit small arms trade, Permanent Representative Asoke K. Mukerji said, “The easy availability of such weapons in large numbers and the easy access often provided by some states as deliberate policy has been one of the main reasons for the growth of terrorism.”
Asserting that “India has been a victim of cross border terrorism for decades,” Mukherji said, “The focus for international cooperation should continue to be on the supply side of the equation.”
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Maleeha Lodhi took an opposing position. Turning the focus away from the problem of suppliers, she insisted that it was a “demand” issue arising from “unresolved conflicts.”
The international mechanisms against small weapons trade “primarily focus on regulating the ‘supply’ side of these arms,” Lodhi said. “There is urgent need to evolve mechanisms and mobilize the political will to address the ‘demand’ side. That means dealing with unresolved disputes, the root causes of conflicts, breeding grounds of terrorism and the factors behind the rise in organized crime.”
With India being one of the biggest contributors of troops to UN operations, Mukerji made a special mention of dangers faced by them. “Of late, we note with concern the use of such weapons against UN peacekeepers by armed groups and terrorists,” he said.
While the use of bombs by terrorists and the risks of weapons of mass destruction falling into their hands make the headlines, small arms and light weapons wreak a heavier toll. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the widespread availability of these weapons was an important factor in the more than the 250 conflicts in the last decade that lead to more than 50,000 people killed each year.
Mukerji referred to the various legal measures like the 2001 UN Programme of Action on small and light weapons, the Arms Trade Treaty, the General Assembly resolutions and the Security Council sanctions on terrorist groups and urged enforcing them against those illegally trafficking in arms.
Among the speakers was the leader of a Côte d’Ivoire group battling the spread of small weapons, Karamoko Diakité, who had personal experience of its dangers. After political leaders there had given out illegally obtained small arms and weapons after an election dispute, “We were terrorized for days, hunted like animals, without food, without water, without receiving help, constantly living in fear of being killed,” he said.
Tracing the flow of weapons, he said that after the fall of Muammar Qadhafi of Libya arms from there came in feeding terrorist movements in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon.
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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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