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BJP accused Sonia of ‘politicising’ Naga peace accord
Shillong: The BJP on Friday accused Congress president Sonia Gandhi of “politicising” the Naga peace accord signed between the central government and the NSCN-IM.
“Initially, the chief minister of three states (Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh) welcomed the agreement. They openly stated that they were happy about the outcome and welcomed it,” union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said here.
“But the Congress president summoned them and paraded them before the media and criticised the union government… and that is politics,” he said.
Rijiju, a parliamentarian from Arunachal Pradesh, said: “The chief ministers should have impressed upon the Congress president that peace is foremost requisite for northeast for development because without peace we cannot develop. They should have not made a U-turn….”
Asked to react upon NSCN-IM leader T.H. Muivah’s statement that “sovereignty issue and integration of Naga inhabited areas is part of the accord”, Rijiju said: “I will not say anything about what Muivah has said but the framework has clearly stated that they honour the Indian constitution and the government of India will honour the Naga aspiration based on which we will move forward.”
Pointing out that the Naga peace accord was not a final accord but only a framework, the minister said: “We have just come to an understanding with the NSCN-IM through a framework agreement based on which the final accord will determined.
“It is a confidence-building measure. A framework was established where the prime minister has clearly said that the government of India understands the uniqueness of the Naga problem. The government of India will handle it as per the desire and aspiration of the Naga people.”
Meanwhile, the central government has decided to hold talks with militant groups only after they surrender and deposit their arms and ammunition with the concerned authorities.
“We have made an appeal to those people (militant groups) who wanted to come to the mainstream that the first and foremost is to lay down arms and abjure violence because violence and talk cannot go parallel,” Rijiju said.
However, he made it clear that petty criminal acts of a few people coming together and forming a group and engaging themselves in ransom and kidnapping people will not be tolerated by the government.
Praising Meghalaya Police for its successful operations to contain militancy in Garo Hills, the minister said: “The state government has shown its sincerity, especially in the last one year. The situation has improved but there are issues remaining and we will provide all assistance to the state government.”
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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.