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Advani’s wife dies after heart attack;Leaders extend condolences
New Delhi:Kamla Advani, wife of veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, died here on Wednesday following a heart attack.
She was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Wednesday evening following complaints of uneasiness and breathlessness. Efforts to revive her by the doctors did not succeed. The cremation will take place on Thursday, BJP sources said.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi were among those who paid tributes to Kamla Advani.
Modi described her as a “pillar of strength” to the party patriarch and noted that she motivated party workers.
“Deeply pained and saddened by Kamla Advani ji’s demise. She always inspired and motivated karyakartas and was L.K. Advani ji’s pillar of strength. I recall my many interactions with Kamla Advani ji. My thoughts are with the Advani family in this hour of grief. May her soul rest in peace,” tweeted Modi.
He also visited Advani’s residence to pay his tributes.
Expressing his condolences, President Mukherjee described Kamla Advani as the “anchor” of the life of BJP leader.
“I am deeply distressed to learn about the sad demise of your wife, Kamla. She was the anchor of your life and constant companion through all ups and downs. I fondly recall her many visits to the Rashtrapati Bhavan accompanying you and her endearing presence.
“She was soft, cultured and left a lasting impression on whomsoever she met. As someone who lost his spouse recently, I feel your pain and sudden sense of loss,” the president said.
A doctor at AIIMS told IANS that Kamla Advani, 83, was “unconscious and unresponsive when she was brought to the hospital”.
“Immediate evaluation revealed the patient to be in cardiopulmonary arrest. Resuscitation measures were provided by a team of doctors. However, despite 60 minutes of intensive efforts, she could not be revived,” the doctor said.
Doctors said Kamla Advani was a cardiac patient and age-related illness had made her cardiac condition more severe.
Advani and Kamla were married in 1965 and have two children, Jayant and Pratibha. The couple had last year celebrated their 50th marriage anniversary.
BJP leaders recalled the hospitality with which Kamla Advani received all her guests.
“She paid personal attention to ensure that the guests were looked after well,” a BJP leader said.
BJP president Amit Shah was among party leaders to extend their condolences.
“Deeply saddened by the demise of Kamla Advani ji. My heartfelt condolences to the Advani family. May god give strength to bear the great pain,” he tweeted.
In his message, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Bhaiyyajji Joshi said Kamla Advani’s absence will be felt by her family.
“She was not a mere silent observer of his social and political journey but was an associate,” Joshi said.
Sonia Gandhi extended her condolences to Advani and other family members and said she shares the pain caused by their loss and prayed for the departed soul.
Gandhi had warmly congratulated Advani and his wife on their 50th marriage anniversary.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: “Saddened at the passing of Kamla Advani ji. Great loss to Advani ji and family. My deepest condolences.”
Journalists, who have covered the BJP, remember her as being apolitical and having once described her husband as her “guru”.
They also recalled her role as a bridge between her husband and former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee if there was difference of opinion between the two BJP stalwarts.
They said socialist leader George Fernandes had also shared an anecdote in which a difference of opinion between the two leaders was settled due to the “hospitality and intervention of Kamla ji”.
A journalist recalled Fernandes as saying: “He (Advani) was closeted with me in his North Block office when suddenly he got a call from his wife that Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee would be visiting his house. Lal rushed and next day he told me it was Vajpayee who called up Kamla and told her that he wanted to visit her house for lunch. Now that was a good bhabhi to the prime minister of India.”
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.
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