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Mongolia luckier than Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on Wednesday said that Mongolia was “luckier than Maharashtra” after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an aid of $1 billion while in that country.
“In an extremely generous gesture, Modi has extended the amount to Mongolia for financing basic infrastructure there,” the Shiv Sena said in an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana.
However, $1 billion is not a small amount and when converted to Indian rupees, the figure would shake the very souls of the Maharashtra farmers who have committed suicide, it said.
“The farmers in Maharashtra (who) continue to be crushed under debts from banks and private moneylenders and reel under nature’s onslaught await aid from the government,” the Sena said.
As the farmers gasp for help, the union agriculture minister made it clear that the government had no plans to provide aid to the dying farmers in the state.
“Compared to Maharashtra, the people of Mongolia can be termed as more fortunate… The PM has announced an aid of $1 billion and revealed a glimpse of India’s financial might,” it noted.
Pointing out that in the past, Modi had helped even other smaller, developing neighbours, the Sena said there was nothing wrong in doling out “pocket money” occasionally to poor neighbours.
“But where was the need to give money to Mongolia? The dollar is strengthening vis-a-vis Indian rupee and we are under World Bank debts…”
It said Mongolia was a distant third neighbour (with China in between), enjoys 60 years of good relations with India though it became a democracy only 25 years ago.
But it is imperative that the prime minister exhibits the same generosity for the Maharashtra’s farmers and those affected by the upcoming Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project in Ratnagiri, the edit said.
“We request the central and state governments to resolve the long-pending issue of farmland suicides and other matters at the earliest,” the Saamana urged.
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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.