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BJP launches campaign over Nabakalebar fiasco
Bhubaneswar: Protesting the gross deviation in the ‘Brahma Parivartan’ ritual of the deities in Shree Jagannath temple, the Odisha BJP on Tuesday kicked off a weeklong ‘Shree Jagannath Sanskruti Suraksha Yatra’ from Puri.
The yatra was flagged off from the Grand Road of Puri in the presence of party’s senior leaders will move across the state to protest gross mismanagement in Nabakalebara rituals and the Naveen Patnaik-led government’s failure to conduct the festival as per Jagannath temple tradition.
The yatra will continue till July 6, party leaders said.
“It will create public opinion on lapses in the sacred rituals and the failure of the Naveen Patnaik government in managing the Nabakalebara festival on all fronts. We will make the people aware about the government, which is playing with the Jagannath culture,” said state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K.V. Singhdeo.
Criticising the state government for the ‘Brahma Paribartan’ fiasco, union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram demanded resignation of the chief minister and a judicial probe into the mess that was created around it.
However, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) claimed it was taking every possible step for smooth functioning of the Nabakalebar rituals.
“The opposition parties are playing politics over the religious issue to revive their political fortunes. The state government is inquiring into the delay in Brahma Paribartan and would take appropriate action against the guilty,” said BJD spokesperson Sashibhusan Behera.
Brahma Paribartan is ceremonial exchange of soul substance from the old idols into the new ones of Lord Jagannath and His siblings.
The yatra is scheduled to proceed to Cuttack and then to Chandikhole on the first day. On the second day, it will cover several parts of Bhadrak district while on July 2, it will touch Balasore. The yatra will terminate at Nayagarh town on July 6.
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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.