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Andhra assembly to pass resolution on special status
Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh assembly will pass a resolution urging the central government to accord special status to the state and to implement all provisions contained in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
The resolution moved by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the assembly on Tuesday also appealed to the central government to take steps to fulfill the assurances given by then prime minister in parliament.
Making it clear he will not compromise on the issue of special status to the state, special package, tax incentives to industry and all provisions of the Reorganisation Act, Naidu reiterated that the state needs handholding by the central government till it achieves level-playing field with neighbouring states.
He, however, remarked that special category status has been diluted over the years and that it was not a solution of all the problems.
Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a partner in the BJP-led NDA government, said his government had achieved some progress in its efforts to get central help for the revenue-deficit state.
He assured the house that he will continue to pursue the matter with the central government.
Pointing out that he visited New Delhi 17 times in the last 15 months, the TDP chief said the state managed to get Rs.2,300 crore towards revenue deficit. The state is yet to get another Rs.12,000 crore.
Naidu said the central government also provided Rs.1,500 crore in the first year for development of the state capital besides extending some incentives.
Quoting the 14th Finance Commission report, he said Andhra Pradesh will be a revenue-deficit state and hence needed all help from the central government.
He said the Finance Commission never said that Andhra Pradesh should not be given special status.
“We don’t have a state capital, funds, industry and jobs. Don’t compare us with other states,” he said, in an obvious reference to statements by some central ministers that no state will be given special status.
He recalled that former prime minister Manmohan Singh had announced in parliament that Andhra Pradesh will be given special category status for five years to bring the state finances on firm footing.
Voicing concern over some people committing suicides over the special status, Naidu appealed to people not to be driven by emotion.
Stating that bifurcation was imposed on the people of Andhra, Naidu said the then UPA government divided the state in an unjust manner.
He said 59 percent population was allotted 47 percent revenue. “For the first time 59 percent population of the state was deprived of the state capital.”
Opposition leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy lashed out at the TDP government for its failure to get the special status even after one-and-half years. He said Naidu failed to clarify why he failed to get the special status.
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.
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