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Rescued Catholic priest arrives in Kerala

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Kochi, Oct 1 (IANS) Kerala Catholic priest Tom Uzhunnallil, who was rescued last month from an undisclosed location in Yemen, arrived here on Sunday.

He was given a rousing welcome by his family, church and top political leaders from the Congress-led opposition upon his arrival at the airport at 7 a.m. from Bengaluru.

However, no state government members were present.

“Thanks to all who was with me and may God bless all people. Returning to one’s home is the best feeling anyone can have and I too have the same feelings,” Uzhunnallil said.

Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala accompanied by half a dozen of Congress legislators said that it was highly improper that there was no one from the state government.

“The least that could have happened was a state minister should have been present. I wish this wrong will be corrected,” said Chennithala.

Kottayam Lok Sabha member Jose K.Mani and P.C. Thomas, former five-time Lok Sabha member and former union minister of state and Kerala Congress leader, were also present.

From the airport, Uzhunnallil drove to the Don Bosco House and participated in the prayers at the St Mary’s Basilica convent and visited the Archbishop’s House.

Later in the day, he will arrive at his hometown of Ramapuram near Pala in Kottayam district.

After calling on the Pala bishop, in the evening will take part in a special thanksgiving mass at his home parish in Ramapuram and also attend a civic reception.

After he was released and brought to Oman on September 12, he flew to the Vatican where he met Pope Francis.

Uzhunnallil arrived in Delhi on September 28 and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

He is scheduled to call upon Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

The priest was associated with the Missionaries of Charity, which was running an old age home in Aden, when he was abducted by terrorists last March. Despite the best of diplomatic efforts his release could not be obtained.

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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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