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Karnataka bans BJP’s bike rally to Mangaluru (Lead)
Bengaluru, Sep 5 (IANS) Apprehending traffic snarls and law and order issues, the Karnataka government on Tuesday banned the opposition BJP from taking out a bike rally to Mangaluru from across the state.
“We have asked the BJP leaders to host a public meeting in Mangaluru instead of the rally which would cause traffic problems enroute,” Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy told media persons here.
The state BJP had planned the “Mangaluru Chalo” bike rally and the public meeting to condemn the murders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers in the state.
“Permission has been denied for the rally to prevent disruption of peace and communal harmony in the state and to avoid traffic problems,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters here.
“Instead of going to Mangaluru, the BJP should organise a “Delhi Chalo” for seeking farm loan waiver. We will support that,” the Congress Chief Minister said.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who was to flag off the rally from Freedom Park here, was not part of the gathering of party workers.
Earlier, more than 100 BJP workers were detained by the police in the city, a party spokesperson said. Many bikes were also seized.
“We had given a letter requesting for permission but were denied permission,” BJP spokesperson for the state Shantharam told IANS.
“We will continue with the protest rally no-matter-what,” the spokesperson said. It was scheduled to take off on Tuesday and culminate at Mangaluru on September 7.
Several BJP leaders, including Member of Parliament Shobha Karandlaje and former Deputy Chief Minister R. Ashoka, were also detained.
The state police detained several BJP leaders in different parts of the state.
Ashoka slammed the Chief Minister, Home Minister and the police for denying permission for the “peaceful” rally.
Former Chief Minister and opposition leader Jagadish Shettar said: “The Congress is trying to suppress our rally. It is trying to incite communal passion. The party is trying to impose Emergency-like situation in the state.”
The BJP leaders also sought a ban on the Popular Front of India and the Karnataka Forum for Dignity for their alleged role in the killing of RSS activists.
–IANS
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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.