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Punjab bearing brunt of war against drugs: Badal
Sangrur (Punjab): Saying that Punjab was bearing the brunt of the war against drugs, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Saturday said the state was being maligned despite the fact that not even a single ounce of drug was produced in it.
“Drugs like opium, heroin, smack and others are smuggled in the state from across the border whereas other narcotics like poppy husk are coming to Punjab from states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and other states where it is sold openly,” he told reporters on the sidelines of a function near here.
However, he said, ironically the state’s image has been belittled just because Punjab was fighting the war against drugs from the forefront.
“We suffered earlier during the nation’s war against militancy to protect unity and integrity of the country and now we are being victimised for waging a direct war against drug menace,” Badal said.
The chief minister said the state security agencies have cracked down heavily on the drug peddlers by nabbing them, thereby cutting the supply line of drugs.
He said the properties of the drug peddlers have been confiscated to ensure that people involved in this heinous crime get exemplary punishment.
Besides, Badal said, a network of drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres had been set up in the state to detoxify the drug addicts on the one hand and impart skill training to them on the other so that they can lead their life with dignity and pride.
Badal said that transferring Sikh prisoners from other states to Punjab jails will not pose any threat to peace and harmony in the state, and added that every decision of the state government was aimed at preserving the hard earned peace, communal harmony and amity in the state.
Badal said state governments across the country have been transferring prisoners from jails in one state to another state and Punjab was hardly an exception to it.
The chief minister said militancy could not be revived in the state with the transfer to a Punjab jail of an indisposed person like Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar, a Khalistani terrorist convicted in the assassination attempt on former Indian Youth Congress president Maninderjit Singh Bitta in New Delhi in which several people died in September 1993.
Bhullar was transferred to the Amritsar prison from Delhi this month.
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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.