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Social reformers laid foundation for freedom movement: Modi
Mysuru:Social reformers of the 18th and 19th century laid the foundation for the country’s freedom movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
“Our society was unique because social reformers arose from it time and again to reform society, and fight social evils. It was their reformation movements in the 18th and 19th century that laid the foundation for our freedom movement in the 20th century,” Modi said at a public meeting here, about 140 km from Bengaluru.
Participating in the centenary celebrations of Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamji of Suttur Math here, Modi said saint Basaveshwara had shown the path of social reform centuries ago.
“I had the great fortune of unveiling Basaveshwara’s statue in London recently (November 14),” Modi recalled.
The 12th century Kannada poet-social reformer launched the Bhakti (devotion) movement during the reign of the Kalahuri dynasty in the region that later became Karnataka.
The prime minister, who arrived here on a two-day visit to the southern state, visited the Avadoota Datta Peetham and was felicitated by its head Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji.
“Our sages and saints do a lot of work for society, which is not fully appreciated. They worked for the spiritual development of the people. Majority of us have no idea how much social work they have done for the people,” Modi said.
Governor Vajubhai Vala, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, central ministers Anantha Kumar and D.V Sadananda Gowda were present on the occasion.
Modi will inaugurate the 103rd Indian Science Congress on Sunday on the University of Mysore campus and address a gathering, including a galaxy of scientists, Nobel laureates and hundreds of students from across the country.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.