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AAP to launch fund-raising drive
New Delhi: The AAP will launch a nationwide fund-raising drive called “Clean Money, Clean Politics” headed by party leader Kumar Vishwas.
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called upon well-wishers and the public to support the cause and donate funds for party activities.
In a statement, Kejriwal urged the public and party supporters to contribute as per their will and capacity as the AAP has run out of funds.
“Even a contribution of Rs.10 would be a great help to continue the clean politics in the country,” he said.
Kejriwal said the people of India created a historic example by shunning the parties with millions of rupees in their kitty.
“We were penniless and without any credit or bank balance but we could face the parties with donations in millions from corporates because of the common man’s support,” he said.
“After the government formation in Delhi, whatever cash the party had is over. We need money to run the party, for its day-to-day expenses,” he said.
“You may say he is a strange chief minister, asking for money even after becoming the CM. But this is the difference. If I had to earn money using wrong means, I could have and there was no need to appeal. But I don’t intend to take that route of corruption,” Kejriwal said.
The opposition criticised the move to generate funds for the party’s daily expenses.
Reacting to Kejriwal’s appeal, Delhi BJP president Satish Upadhyay said: “The reports of the ruling AAP’s coffers going empty seems just another gimmick to gain public sympathy by Arvind Kejriwal.”
He said ruling party legislators were on one hand enjoying big salaries and perks, and on the other, the party convener was urging the public to donate funds.
“It seems that Kejriwal’s political clan wants the people of Delhi to bear all their household expenses or else it is a gimmick to control the damage caused to the AAP’s image due to corruption and cheating by its MLAs,” 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.