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DMK demands immediate floor test in TN Assembly (Lead)
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) The opposition led by DMK on Sunday petitioned Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao for ordering an immediate floor test in the state Assembly and directing Chief Minister K Palaniswami to prove the majority of his government.
The development comes a week after two factions of the AIADMK came together to sideline jailed General Secretary V.K. Sasikala and her nephew T.T.V. Dinakaran. The third faction headed by Dinakaran, with 19 MLAS, had earlier this week met the Governor and demanded removal of the Chief Minister saying he had lost their faith in him.
DMK Deputy Leader in the Assembly Duraimurugan told reporters after meeting the Governor that he should order a floor test immediately as the Palaniswami government has been reduced to a thorough minority after withdrawal of support by the AIADMK rebel grown whose support has now grown to 22.
“We pointed out to the Governor that when O. Panneerselvam withdrew support of his 9 MLAs in February you had immediately ordered a floor test. Now in a House with an effective strength of 233, the opposition to the government has gone up to 120. This includes DMK (89), and its allies Congress (8), and Muslim League (1).
“The present situation calls for an immediate trial of strength in the Assembly under a precedent set by you,” the DMK delegation told the Governor. It also submitted a letter of the Leader of the Opposition M.K. Stalin to the Governor to press its demand.
For a simple majority, the ruling AIADMK needs the support of 117 and Opposition parties says its backing has come down to 113.
The delegation included J Anbazhagan and Kanimozhi (DMK), Vijayadharani (Congress) and Muslim League member K.A.M. Abubacker.
Duraimurugan said the Governor told the delegation that he was aware of the developments in the state and now that the DMK has given the letter, he would take a decision in accordance with law.
Meanwhile, Dinakaran told reporters in Theni that his group’s efforts were to “protect” the government and not to topple it.
It is a war between sacrifice and betrayal – sacrifice represented by Sasikala and betrayal represented by Palaniswami,” he said.
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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.