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False allegations of undisclosed assets levelled against my son:Chidambaram
New Delhi:Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said on Sunday that he was the real target of the “preposterous, malicious and totally false” allegations of undisclosed assets levelled against his son Karti.
In a statement here, Chidambaram referred to a news report and said it contained “wild and reckless allegations” against his son “and by implication against me”. He said “it was obvious to everyone that it was a planted story”.
The senior Congress leader said if the Narendra Modi government was of the view that Karti held undisclosed assets, he would transfer them to the government for a token amount of one rupee.
“I ask the government to make a list of the alleged undisclosed assets. Karti Chidambaram will voluntarily execute any document necessary to transfer those assets to the government for a nominal consideration of Re.1. Let the government become the owner of those assets,” he said.
Chidambaram said Karti ran a legitimate business, apart from managing inherited property, and has been an income tax assesse for many years and duly disclosed all assets and liabilities.
“He has duly and regularly filed his income tax returns, including a statement of assets and liabilities, every year. The assessments have been completed up to assessment year 2013-14 by the Income Tax Department,” the Congress leader said.
“He has no undisclosed asset anywhere. He and his business are fully compliant with the laws and regulations of the Income Tax Department and of all other regulatory authorities concerned. The allegation that he has undisclosed assets is preposterous, malicious and totally false,” Chidambaram said.
The Congress leader said he was issuing this statement on behalf of all members of his family.
“We know that Karti is being targeted only because he is my son and the real target is me. I understand the political motive behind the accusations and the timing of the story. I have nothing but pity for those who make these accusations. Ultimately, truth will prevail,” he said.
AIADMK members had raised the issue of the Aircel-Maxis deal in parliament and had levelled accusations against Karti.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had told the Lok Sabha that different agencies had obtained some information while probing the 2G and Aircel-Maxis cases and the government had “no holy cows to protect” and that action will be taken against the guilty.
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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.