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HC to hear plea on corrupt practices in DU elections
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea alleging that most of the candidates in upcoming Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) election are indulging, abetting and practicing all “illegal activities” which are considered as “corrupt practices”.
The plea filed by a first-year-student of law faculty in DU, Ruby, said that the candidates are indulged in offences such as bribing of voters, intimidation of voters, canvasing and holding public meetings and using propaganda outside the university or college campus premises.
Advocate Subhash Chandran mentioned the case before a division bench of Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, which posted it for September 7.
The plea said that candidates are using printed posters in the style of handmade posters, huge procession of car rally’s on public road costing several lacks of rupees for the election which is to be held on September 11.
Most of the candidates who belong to the various political parties like the Bhartiya Janta Party, the Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party are contesting through their students outfits like ABVP, NSUI, CYSS, said the plea.
AAP led student organization Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) organized rock concerts and fresher’s parties as a part of the election campaign in Talkatora Stadium on September 1 which is in complete violation of the Lyngdoh Committee Report (LCR) guidelines.
That LCR had come with the aim of curbing the influence of money and muscle power in the students’ union elections, while today on the other hand elections are held in very few institutions, the petition stated.
It is submitted that walls across Delhi are being defaced with printed posters which are camouflaged to pass off as “handmade posters” which is in clear violation of LCR.
The Chief Election Officer is duty bound to follow the directions issued by the Supreme Court after adopting LCR while conducting the students union election in DU.
Seeking disqualification of all the candidates who indulged in corrupt practices, the plea said if these candidates are permitted to contest in the election it will be a complete failure of democratic system of the DUSU ellection 2015-16.
“The activities committed by these candidates amounts to criminal in nature. It is reported that more than 60 FIRs has been registered by the Delhi police with regard to various crimes committed by candidates and their student’s organisations in violation of various guidelines issued by the Supreme Court that way they are ineligible to contest as a candidate,” the petition stated.
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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.