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Fighting against AFSPA, Irom rearrested days after release
Imphal: Irom Sharmila, who has been on indefinite hunger strike since 15 long years, to press for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, was rearrested on Wednesday, two days after a court found her not guilty of the charge of attempt to commit suicide.
The fasting venue has since been dismantled and, according to official sources, Sharmila would be charged under Section 309 (attempt to commit suicide) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
On February 29, the District and Sessions Court had released her as she was found not guilty of the charge of attempting to commit suicide.
This was the second time that she was thus released.
However, soon after release, she walked from the security ward of J.N. Institute of Medical Sciences to the public park, where the Shahid Minar is installed, to once again begin her fast.
Women vigilantes joined her at the venue.
Student activists also came to express their solidarity with her. She is facing a similar charge in a case being tried at Patiala House Courts, in New Delhi.
Though Sharmila says that she loves her life and that she is using fasting as a weapon to secure repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 she is charged under section 309 IPC whenever she is arrested.
Sharmila had refused medical check-up on Tuesday.
The doctors were worried of dehydration and her nose feeding tube was removed.
Police said she had to be picked up following increased concern about her health.
She was taken to J.N. Institute of Medical Sciences for immediate medication.
Later, she was shifted to a security ward where she has been staying for the last 15 years.
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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.