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Not received summons, never met Rahul: Lalit Modi
New Delhi: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi said he has not received any Enforcement Directorate summons and described as “hogwash” charges of misappropriating money.
In an interview to India Today TV, Modi also denied having met Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra – in a U-turn from his tweets in early July where he alleged that Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law Robert Vadra were beneficiaries during his tenure as IPL commissioner.
Modi told India Today channel that the controversy “is only a bigger circus around me now”.
“There are no charges against me as I have received no summons till date. I was told that the summons were sent through email but I have not received them till today,” he said, referring to reports that the ED is seeking an Interpol Red Corner Notice (RCN) against him.
Modi faces charges of money laundering against him in connection with the Indian Premier League, the annual cricket tournament.
“The charges that I have taken money from World Sport Group (WSG) is hogwash. It was a deal between Sony and WSG, I had nothing to do with it. They find a non-issue to target me,” he said.
“I’ve also got a letter from Interpol that no Red Corner Notice will be issued against me and I’ll be allowed to present my case,” he added.
Modi also termed the charges against him as politically motivated.
“The fact that the parliament has been stalled for the past 20 days shows that this issue is politically motivated.”
Asked if he had met Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as he alleged in his tweets, Modi said: “I have never said that I met Rahul Gandhi or Priyanka.”
Asked why he can’t come to India and represent himself at the courts, Modi said: “My life has been under threat from the underworld. I don’t want to take a chance with my security.”
The monsoon session of parliament has been stalled over Modi’s alleged links with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
Sushma Swaraj had helped Modi procure travel documents in July last year to facilitate his travel from London to Portugal for treatment of his cancer-stricken wife on “humanitarian grounds”.
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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.