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Iran ready to implement n-deal: Rouhani
Tehran: Iran is ready to start implementing the nuclear deal reached with the world powers in July, President Hassan Rouhani has said following its approval by the Majlis (parliament).
“After the Guardian Council announces the endorsement, the government will start necessary measures” to implementing the nuclear agreement, titled Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), quoted Rouhani as saying on Tuesday.
The Majlis vote needs final approval of Iran’s Guardian Council, a 12-member high legislative body. It would then become a mandatory law to be implemented by the government.
Iran’s parliament on Tuesday approved the legislation supporting the recent nuclear deal.
The motion asked Rouhani’s administration to implement the deal between Iran and the P5+1 group, namely the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany.
Out of 250 lawmakers present at the Majlis meeting, 161 cast votes in favour, 59 were against and 13 abstained. Also, 17 lawmakers did not participate in the vote.
Iran’s Majlis is a 290-seat legislative body, and 40 lawmakers were absent in the meeting on Tuesday.
The vote of Majlis asks the government to take “proportional measures” and consider national security in implementing the nuclear deal.
In case of violation by “the other side”, “Iran will stop its voluntary cooperation” in relation to the nuclear agreement.
In that case, the government will be obliged to “develop its peaceful nuclear programme” and enhance its uranium enrichment capacity to the level of 190,000 separative work units (SWUs) in a two-year period, according to the motion, titled “Iran’s Plan for Reciprocal and Proportional Measure in Implementing JCPOA.”
Over the past few days, Iran’s Majlis was the scene of bitter discussions over the motion, as the hardliners drew on the “loopholes” in the nuclear agreement which, according to them, would endanger the security of the Islamic Republic.
They criticised Rouhani and members of nuclear negotiating team for the “drawbacks” in the deal. However, they failed to delay the voting for further discussions.
Despite the stances of officials in Iran’s government, who said Majlis vote would not be necessary for the implementation of the deal, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei left it for the parliament to decide on the fate of the deal. Khamenei did not comment on the nuclear agreement openly.
On Tuesday, the government spokesman, Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht, welcomed Majlis vote and referred to it as a “historic decision”.
In the US, attempts to stop implementation of the deal failed in September.
Under the JCPOA, Iran would improve the transparency of its nuclear plan while freezing some of its activities in exchange for international and western sanctions relief.
The transparency measures by Iran to respond to the past and present outstanding questions over its nuclear programme should be approved by International Atomic Energy Association, the UN nuclear watchdog, said in its December 15, 2014 report.
According to the JCPOA, the IAEA is also tasked to monitor Iran’s voluntary measures under the additional protocol which supplements IAEA safeguards agreements.
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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.