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All party meeting on Bengal floods on August 18
Kolkata: An all party meeting will be held on August 18 at the state secretariat Nabanna to discuss the flood situation and relief, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said here.
Speaking at an all legislature party meeting on the floods, which have taken a toll of 97 lives, the chief minister claimed that the quantum of relief materials distributed in the affected areas this time around was “unprecedented”.
“The chief minister has accepted the opposition parties’ demand to hold an all party meeting. It will be held on August 18 at Nabanna,” Panchayat Minister Subrata Mukherjee told media persons here after the all legislature party parleys.
“The chief minister said the quantum of relief materials and the way these were distributed this time were unprecedented. She said the relief was given out to the people by the district magistrates, police superintendents and the Block Development Officers,” he said.
The minister quoted Banerjee as telling the legislature party leaders that during natural calamities in the past, there would be angry demonstrations during relief distribution. “But not this time,” Mukherjee quoted her as saying.
The chief minister also denied allegations from the opposition parties that political considerations determined relief distribution.
While the opposition parties demanded formation of all party relief committees at the block level, Banerjee said the matter would be considered later.
Participating in the discussion, the Left Front leaders demanded immediate convering of all party meetings at all levels.
“We firmly hold the view that instead of the government working in isolation and debarring others, if a coordinated effort is made by the government and all the concerned political parties and organisations take part in relief and restoration in a systematic manner, then that will help mitigate the sufferings of the people in a better way,” said a memorandum given to the chief minister by Left members.
The Left members also sought to know the estimate of monetary requirements for relief and restoration programmes, central fund already released and utilized as the central share in the State Disaster Response Fund, as also the state’s funds already released and utilised.
“We also demand for flood affected areas appropriate assistance for fishermen, relief on bank loans for farmers, fishermen, artisans and others as well as provision for fresh loans, assistance for crop insurance and power subsidy for the flood affected farmers and artisans,” the memorandum said.
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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.