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Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh’s death great loss to the country: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday termed the death of Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh a “great loss” to the country.
“The kinds of aircraft that he has flown, the positions that he held, the awards that he has received and number of years of service. Irrespective of that his retirement happened in 1970, after that too he kept himself very active,” Sitharaman said.
“It is very rare for any country to have a soldier of that kind of potential. It is a great loss for the country,” she said.
The minister said she was out of station on Saturday morning, and returned to Delhi at 3.30 p.m., after which she rushed from the airport to the Army Research and Referral Hospital where he was admitted.
“I was out of station, I had gone to the Western Command, and after returning at 3.30 from the airport I called the Air Chief and straight I went to the hospital. From there of course, we were in touch with the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister also came, spoke with the family,” Sitharaman said.
“We hoped that he would recover and the family was very supportive, his son and daughter are coming.”
She said that the nation will have to recollect all the great things that are associated with him.
“He was active, was present at most public functions…He never thought he was a retired soldier. He was mentally and physically all around,” she said.
“Taking all his achievements very lightly on his shoulders…that kind of a conduct for a soldier is something, which I think, is exemplary and that is what is going to be etched in so many of our memories.
“Generations have seen him and that was the kind of energy that he carried with him,” Sitharaman added.
She said that Arjan Singh had flown 64 types of aircraft, and even at his old age, never missed a public function.
The minister also recollected that the nonagenarian would always stand up when the Prime Minister or President came.A
“There were several times when he would be seated and he would see the President or the Prime Minister of India, and he would get up to salute them. I have also seen Prime Minister Modi telling him that he should sit and he shouldn’t get up, he is such a senior officer, five star general, somebody who was so elderly… But still he would insist. He would never forget the decorum of a much acclaimed soldier who knows the value of what it is to be in the armed forces.
“That is something which in spite of his age, he would stand up Ato be a true soldier,” she said, adding, “That was what made people admire him.”
Arjan Singh died at the Army Research and Referral Hospital here on Saturday evening. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after suffering a massive heart attack in the morning. He was 98.
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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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