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Clinton pledges to start working on immigration reform
Washington: Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has pledged to work for immigration reform from the very first day in office, if she wins the presidency in 2016.
Clinton on Thursday said she will work for immigration reform that brings the millions of undocumented immigrants in the US out of the shadows, Efe news agency reported.
Clinton addressed the issue during a question-and-answer session in San Antonio with US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president Javier Palomarez who supports regularising the immigration status of undocumented migrants.
Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, said if elected president, she will uphold and continue with the executive measures taken last November by President Barack Obama to legalise nearly half of the 11 million undocumented foreigners living in the US.
She said comprehensive immigration reform where people are brought out of the shadows would be “good for our economy”.
The former first lady, who had frequently expressed her commitment to creating a path to citizenship for immigrants, said immigration reform would make the US labour market more efficient and exploitation of undocumented workers would stop.
To illustrate the benefits that changes in immigration policy would bring to the US economy, Clinton said currently undocumented migrants contribute $12 billion per year to social security without being able to benefit from it.
If immigration reform is approved, the contribution of those people would rise to $21 billion, she said.
The debate on immigration has become more intense due to comments by real estate magnate and Republican front-running presidential candidate Donald Trump, who proposes building a wall along the border with Mexico and deporting all undocumented foreigners.
Clinton said the Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday evening stood in sharp contrast to the “prejudice and paranoia” that has been heard at the Republican debates.
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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.