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Rajnath addresses police, CRPF, meets NC team on Day 2 of Kashmir visit (Roundup)

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Srinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday addressed Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF and announced a few measures for them, on the second day of his four-day visit to the state, and also met a delegation of opposition National Conference, led by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

As the Union Minister visited Anantnag for his meetings, an overnight gunfight between security forces and militants in Shopian district left two militants dead, while one surrendered.

The Union Minister, who met 24 delegations on the first day of his visit on Saturday, including boatmen and artisans, has said he is visiting Jammu and Kashmir with an open mind and was willing to meet with anyone who could help in finding solutions to the Kashmir issue. He leaves for Jammu on Monday.

Singh’s visit comes as former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh arrived in Jammu, heading the party’s policy planning group on Jammu and Kashmir, in an effort to bring peace in the state.

Earlier in the day, the Home Minister addressed a ‘Darbar’ (gathering) of local policemen at the district police lines in Anantnag district, and later a Sainik Sammelan at the Khanabal headquarters of the 90th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force.

He said his ministry has allotted funds for opening of a trauma centre and purchase of bullet proof vehicles for personnel of J&K Police.

Praising the police, Singh said: “You are discharging your duties under extremely difficult conditions and even the Prime Minister has appreciated your services and bravery.

“There are militants who only want militancy while they claim to be fighting for making Kashmir a ‘Jannat’ (Heaven).

“But it is the local policemen and CRPF jawans who actually want to make Kashmir a real heaven”, Singh said.

“J&K Police men are giving sacrifice for Kashmir, for the country and for Kashmiris, but it is unfortunate that people are not ready to understand it.”

The Home Minister said it was only the local police that can help normalize the situation in Kashmir.

While meeting the CRPF, Singh said his aim is to provide Rs one crore as monetary relief to the families of personnel of central armed forces killed on duty.

“It is my aim that at least Rs one crore should be given as monetary relief to families of martyrs of our central armed forces personnel.

“We are also considering helicopters services to CRPF in J&K,” he added.

Praising the valour of CRPF personnel doing counter insurgency duties in the country, the Home Minister said: “We are proud of our CRPF personnel. Courage cannot be purchased from any market. You are born with unassailable and unmatched courage”.

Later, a delegation of National Conference met Rajnath Singh here asked him to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words of embracing Kashmiris with love into reality.

Talking to media after the meeting, Abdullah said: “We have discussed various issues including the basic political problem in J&K with the Union Home Minister. We also brought up governance issues with the Home Minister during our meet ing today.

“The words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Red Fort speech, have touched the hearts of Kashmiris. It is high time these words are translated into reality.”

A statement issued by NC said: “While highlighting the political, historical and the constitutional context of the state’s special status, Omar Abdullah registered the party’s concern and disappointment over the Central government’s ambiguity in defending state’s special status with respect to Article 35A (of the Constitution) in the Supreme Court.”

A delegation of the People’s Democratic Front led by legislator Hakim Yaseen also called on Rajnath Singh

Meanwhile, BJP state General Secretary Ashok Koul told reporters in Jammu that by meeting people from across the political and social spectrum with an open mind, the Home Minister would find solutions to peoples’ problems in the state.

In Shopian, security forces gunned down two terrorists – identified as Altaf Ahmad Rather and Tariq Ahmad Bhat – while the third one identified as Adil Hussain Dar surrendered.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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