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Website to carry forward Netaji legacy

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Kolkata: People across the globe can now get a new insight into the lives of nationalist leaders Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his brother Sarat Chandra Bose thanks to a new website that has a new and extensive archive on their lives and works.

The website, www.theboselegacy.com, containing writings, speeches, prison notes and jottings, diary entries, private correspondence, photographs, audio recordings and video films of the Bose brothers, was Friday launched by former Supreme Court justice A.K. Ganguly and former West Bengal advocate general Naranarayan Gooptu.

With most of its material drawn from the personal collection of Sarat Chandra Bose’s son Amiya Nath Bose, the website is a handiwork of Netaji descendants who have been campaigning for declassification of secret files on the nationaindexlist leader.

Besides, a plethora of hitherto unpublished materials, the website also features original Bengali translations of two books by Netaji-Mukti Sangram (the Indian struggle) and Bharat Pathik (India pilgrim), whose cover was designed by legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

“The website would be an effective medium to disseminate the contributions of Bose brothers towards India’s freedom struggle and its development as a democracy. With many documents pertaining to Netaji remaining classified, I hope, the website will acquire immense significance providing people across the world, a new insight into the lives and works of the Bose brothers,” Gooptu said, launching the website.

Observing the Netaji’s ideals and principles of democracy and social justice continue to be relevant in today’s world, Ganguly, the former chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights commission expressed concern over the ruling class attempts to curb the people’s freedom of expression.

“While the constitution stands for the freedom of expression, there have been increasing instances when the ruling class has tried to snatch the people’s freedom of expression. In states like West Bengal and other parts of the country, the ruling class often ensures that dissenting voices are gagged,” said Ganguly.

Ganguly also observed that despite India’s several decades of freedom, it was “yet to become a socialist 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

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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.

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