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Zambia’s interim leader suspended as party head
Lusaka: Zambia’s ruling Patriotic Front (PF) Friday suspended President Guy Scott as the party’s interim leader for “unconstitutional acts”.
Twenty-five members of the governing party central committee’s 40 members have signed the letter suspending Guy Scott as interim leader of the party, a post that was given to him, Xinhua reported.
“We regret to inform you that the central committee at its last meeting resolved to suspend you from your office for a period of 60 days with immediate effect,” the letter dated Nov 20 reads in part.
Scott, who assumed the interim leadership of the party and the country following the death of president Michael Sata Oct 28, will however remain acting Zambian president.
The suspension of Scott, which has been supported by 70 of the party’s 82 lawmakers, was announced during a press briefing held by the lawmakers and some members of the central committee in Lusaka, the country’s capital.
Malozo Sichone, one of the lawmakers who read out the letter during the press briefing, said Scott has been suspended for unconstitutional acts and usurping the powers of the highest organ of the governing party by making unilateral decisions.
Among the grounds of his suspension are that the acting Zambian leader has allegedly usurped the powers of the central committee and cabinet by dismissing the party’s secretary-general without consultation and by canceling an extraordinary central committee meeting.
The central committee members have also accused Scott of inviting applicants for the party’s presidential candidate ahead of a presidential election next January without consulting other members of the committee as well as organising the general conference which will choose the candidate without consultation.
Zambia’s ruling party has been embroiled in turmoil since the death of president Sata, with succession at the centre of the controversy.
Edgar Lungu, the party’s former secretary-general and justice minister, has differed openly with Scott on a number of issues. Lungu, who is considered a front-runner among 10 candidates vying for the party presidency, said he has the backing of 70 of the party’s 82 lawmakers, including 11 ministers.
Among those aspiring to succeed Sata includes his widow, Christine Kaseba-Sata, his son Mulenga Sata and his nephew Miles Sampa.
On Thursday, Scott announced that the party would hold its general conference next Friday in the central town of Kabwe at which 5,000 delegates are expected to attend.
Zambia will hold presidential election Jan 20.
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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.