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JNUSU council meeting sparks controversy, acting president cries foul
New Delhi:Sparking of a new controversy, the JNUSU joint secretary on Friday called and chaired a council meeting which passed several resolutions including for a probe into the recent controversies and “identifying, isolating and ensuring punishment for subversive elements that have brought a bad name”. The acting union president termed it a “major fraud”.
Among the other resolutions passed at the meeting summoned by joint secretary Saurabh Sharma, of the ABVP, were that all members of JNU community must desist from interfering with the due process of law, the JNU administration take strict action against the illegal residents immediately, and that the JNU administrations must act immediately on decision and ensure that tricolour continues to inspire JNU community.
JNUSU’s acting president Shehla Rashid however said that it was called in contravention of rules and did not have the necessary quorum.
She said that according to the JNUSU constitution, the council meeting, which comprises 31 councillors from the varsity’s various schools and four union members, can only be chaired by the JNUSU president or the vice president in the absence of the president.
In this meeting, only nine members of the council body were present which was below the quorum required, alleged Rashid.
“This meeting is a major fraud on JNUSU constitution. The so-called council meeting is invalid and all the resolutions passed in this meeting are invalid as per the constitution. This is because the quorum was not fulfilled,” said Rashid.
“In this meeting, none of the other three JNUSU office bearers – president, vice president and general secretary – were present or were informed about the meeting. As per the JNUSU constitution, the meeting cannot be held with less than 50 percent of the members. It also states that the president or vice president has to be informed 24 hours ahead of the council meeting,” she added.
She said the meeting was “unconstitutional and unethical for several reasons” and noted that as per the JNUSU Constitution, such meetings are called by the general secretary in consultation with the president.
She also claimed that calling a council meeting in the absence of the JNUSU president and general secretary was “an attempt to hijack the platform of JNUSU”. President Kanhaiya Kumar is under arrest on sedition charges.
However, refuting the allegations, Sharma contended said there was no quorum requirement.
“As per the norm, we put out posters across the university campus 24 hours before the meeting. Moreover, there was no quorum required for council meeting. Quorum is required only for emergency and general body meeting. Also, I had informed the general secretary about the meeting through mail but there was no response for 48 hours,” Sharma told IANS.
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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.