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Congress attacks Vijayan for not appointing a new Vigilance chief
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 24 (IANS) Kerala’s Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday hit out at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for not appointing a full time chief of the Vigilance Department, alleging this omission was intended to scuttle a few cases before it.
“Vijayan is playing a tactical game by not appointing a permanent head of the Vigilance, as he wish to ‘roll up’ a few vigilance cases. I had written a letter against grabbing of land by State Transport Minister Thomas Chandy to Vigilance but nothing has happened on it,” Chennithala told media here.
Director General of Police Jacob Thomas, perceived to be a Vijayan favourite, was posted as the head of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in May last year soon after the new Left Democratic Front government came to power, he was, in a surprise move, asked to go on leave in April this year. The post was handed over as additional charge to state police chief Loknath Behra, who still has it.
Chennithala also disproved of Vigilance’s move to give a clean chit to former state Industries Minister and the number two in the Vijayan cabinet, E.P.Jayarajan, who had to quit after charges of nepotism surfaced against him for appointing close relatives to key posts in the state public sector enterprises.
“The act done by the Vigilance to exonerate Jayarajan, will backfire as there is a clear case of nepotism against him This is one reason why Vijayan is not keeping a full time Vigilance head, as he wishes a few cases to be written off,” he added.
Chennithala also said that as even as his letter to the Vigilance director against Chandy has been not looked into, he will give a detailed letter to state Revenue Minister E.Chandrasekheran showing the massive violations done by Chandy wherein he has grabbed government land.
He also sought to know why Vijayan, instead of ousting him as a minister, continues to remain mum.
“Why is that Vijayan is silent, when he removed Jayarajan in a flash. Even (former Chief Minister and veteran LDF leader) V.S.Achuthanandan has expressed his ire in the manner in which Vijayan continues to have a soft corner for Chandy. All wish to know.. is it because Chandy is a millionaire businessman that Vijayan has a soft corner towards him,” asked Chennithala.
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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.