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Congress accuses Haryana, Modi government of collusion with Dera supporters
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Blaming the Haryana and Central governments of “utter callous insensitivity” for the situation in the state after the verdict on Dera Sacha Sauda chief, the Congress alleged “collusion” by the state’s Manohar Lal Khattar regime with the sect’s supporters.
“We have seen utter callous insensitivity from the Haryana and the central governments. This was coupled with obstinacy in the face of the most unprecedented strictures by the High Court.
“In any responsible sensitive form of democratic governance, comments, not strictures, of far less severity than we have heard in Haryana, would have led to apologies, resignations and complete unconditional acceptance. Here it has had the opposite effect,” said Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
“There is a hardening of positions. There is an increase of arrogance and reaction is on the contrary. They have earned their continuance, not resignation. The words of the High Court are unprecedented.
“Not in recent living history or memory, can I recall such clear categorical, unequivocal, unambiguous strictures roping in not only the Chief Minister (Khattar) but commenting on the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) as well,” he said, adding no other CM or PM in recent history has been so pulled up but are silent.
Quoting the High Court observation, he said there was a “collusion charge” but the Chief Minister was not resigning.
“The High Court said ‘the Centre in particular should not abdicate or avoid its responsibility’. The central and state governments have surrendered before the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda for political considerations’. This was a political surrender to allure a vote bank’,” Singhvi said.
“This is a collusion charge. But forget the High Court words, the CM is shamelessly not offering his resignation and the central government is not imposing President’s Rule,” he added.
“The High Court said ‘national and law order are above everything. We are one nation, not a party nation. It is the Prime Minister of India, not the PM of BJP. It is the CM of the state, not the Chief Minister of the BJP. Satya Pal Jain is Additional Solicitor General of India, not of any party,” he said.
On the question of the quantum of sentence to sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, he said he did not think it is necessary to comment on it, as it was “entirely between the accused and the court”.
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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.