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China marks Nanjing massacre’s 77th anniversary
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders Saturday participated in the 77th anniversary of the Nanjing massacre amid a drive to revive memories of the Japanese invasion.
The Nanjing Massacre, committed by Japanese aggressors, was one of three major massacres committed during the World War II, as per reported.
In February, China’s top legislature designated Dec 13 as the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre.
Addressing a state ceremony on the first National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims, the Chinese president said it was an atrocious anti-human crime and a dark page in the history of humanity.
“Anyone who tries to deny the massacre will not be allowed by history, the souls of the 300,000 deceased victims, the 1.3 billion Chinese people, and all who love peace and justice in the world,” Xi said.
The ceremony, presided over by Zhang Dejiang, the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), was held at the city’s memorial hall for the massacre victims.
On Dec 13, 1937, the Japanese troops had captured Nanjing, then China’s capital, and carried out a 40-day mayhem. Over 300,000 Chinese soldiers, who had laid down their arms, and civilians were murdered and about 20,000 women were raped, as per reported.
On Saturday, representatives from all walks of life paid silent tribute to the massacre victims during the ceremony as sirens howled over the city.
Wreaths were laid in memory of the victims while China’s national flag flew at half-mast to mourn the victims.
Xi, along with , an 85-year-old massacre survivor, and a school child, dedicated a “ding”, a type of ancient Chinese cauldron symbolising state power and prosperity.
The three-legged bronze ding will be permanently placed at the square of the hall.
“The purpose of the memorial ceremony for Nanjing Massacre victims is to recall that every good-hearted person yearns and holds a firm stance of peace, but does not try to prolong hatred,” Xi said.
He also said the Chinese and Japanese people should live in friendship from generation to generation and make joint efforts to contribute to the peace.
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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.