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Ex-Democratic senator Jim Webb announces US presidential candidacy

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Washington:  Former Virginia senator JimWebb has announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party’s US presidential nomination via email and his Web page.

“I understand the odds, particularly in today’s political climate where fair debate is so often drowned out by huge sums of money,” said the ex-lawmaker who, however, said he had decided to run to try and “unite” the country.

He called in his announcement on Thursday for a “new approach” to solve the biggest problems confronting the nation and a leader who can “shake the hold of (the) shadow elites on our political process”.

Although his name has been mentioned for months as a potential Democratic contender for the party’s presidential nomination, whether or not he would run was not clear until he decided to involve himself despite the strong criticism he had expressed about the campaign financing system and the management of campaigns, Efe news agency reported.

“Our fellow Americans need proven, experienced leadership that can be trusted to move us forward from a new president’s first days in office,” he said in his announcement.

His message, directed mainly to his supporters, emphasised his military experience as a troop commander in the Vietnam War and as assistant defense secretary and secretary of the Navy during the 1981-1989 presidency of Ronald Reagan.

Webb becomes the fifth Democrat to throw his hat into the ring, along with former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, former Rhode Island senator Lincoln Chafee and the hot favourite: former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

In a clear allusion to Clinton’s decisions while she was a senator and head of the State Department, Webb said that he would not have voted to involve the US in war in Iraq if he had been a senator at that time, adding that he would not have used military force in Libya during the Arab Spring.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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.

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