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London’s Whitehall blocked by hundreds of ‘dead’ cyclists protesters
London: Hundreds of cyclists converged on London’s famous Trafalgar Square to protest over road safety and air pollution.The protest on Saturday was organised by the campaign group ‘Stop Killing Cyclists’ a week after three cyclists were killed in traffic accidents, Xinhua news agency reported.At one stage, the protesters lay down outside the main government buildings in Whitehall, pretending to be dead in a minute long silent protest.
Organisers said the vigil was a way of paying tribute to those killed in one of the bloodiest weeks on London’s roads.Making their way from Trafalgar Square along Whitehall, many cycling protesters rang their bells in a noisy chorus to draw attention to their fears.In total, nine cyclists lost their lives last year.In a speech to the crowd, campaigner Nicole Branch, referring to the three cyclists and two pedestrians who died in accidents in the past week, said: “Five sets of families and friends are grieving and these deaths could have been avoided if this government would just invest in infrastructure.”
The campaign group called on Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond to increase investment in Britain’s cycling and pedestrian infrastructure by allocating 10 per cent of the transport budget to making travel safer for cyclists and walkers.On his part, London mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I’m determined to make cycling safer and easier for all Londoners. That’s why we’re addressing the most dangerous junctions, increasing the number of safer cycle lanes, working with boroughs to introduce more 20 mph limits (32 km/h) and removing the most dangerous lorries from our streets.”
“I’ve allocated more investment for cycling than ever before and appointed the capital’s first ever full-time Walking and Cycling Commissioner to drive forward these improvements.”A spokesman for the government’s Department for Transport said: “Britain has some of the safest roads in the world but we are committed to reducing the number of cyclists killed and seriously injured.”Meanwhile, many of the protesters wore facemasks to highlight the growing problem of air pollution in London.Protesters waved banners with the messages “Traffic stop killing with pollution” and “We are all canaries in London’s toxic air.”
‘Stop Killing Cyclists’ spokesman Caspar Hughes said: “Air pollution is poisoning millions of people in the UK, whilst traffic carbon emissions are contributing to the climate emergency.”Earlier, Khan had issued a warning of a high pollution forecast on Saturday for London, with warnings being posted at bus stops, underground stations and roadsides.
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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