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Sushma Swaraj not alienated within BJP: Babul Supriyo
Kolkata: Defending External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over her alleged links with former IPL chief Lalit Modi, union minister Babul Supriyo on Monday said the controversy has rubbished suggestions that she was “alienated” within her party.
“People have the right to form opinion of their own. But as she has already stated, she did it on humanitarian grounds and we must appreciate the fact that the people living abroad are reaching out to the Indian government when in distress,” he said on the sidelines of an event here.
The opposition has been gunning for Sushma Swaraj’s removal after she admitted helping Lalit Modi in securing documents to travel to Portugal in July last year for the treatment of his cancer-stricken wife.
While the controversy continues to gain momentum, Supriyo, the minister of state for urban development, said it has rubbished suggestions of Sushma Swaraj not being close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“What has happened in the bargain is that a very important question got answered. There was something in the air that Sushma Swaraj is not close to the prime minister, she is a little alienated and not supported by the party. But the manner in which the party has stood by her has rubbished all such suggestions,” he asserted.
Supriyo also tried defending the former Indian Premier League commissioner who has been accused of financial impropriety.
“Until proven guilty a person is assumed to be innocent. Modi left Britain with the permission of the government and now he is back. Let law take its course.
“It’s time we appreciate the fact that an Indian facing a problem outside the country can reach out to the government of India and the government is responding positively and actually reaching out to them.
“Senior ministers and party colleagues have already answered whatever questions were raised on the issue and I don’t think I have anything more to add,” he said.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.