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Adityanath attacks Kerala government over ‘political killings’, love jihad (Lead)
Kannur (Kerala), Oct 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday slammed the Kerala government over “political killings” of BJP-RSS workers in the state, and also raised the issue of alleged ‘love jihad’.
“Love Jihad is a dangerous trend. The Supreme Court has already passed an order on it and the NIA is investigating it. Kerala government should make its stand clear on it,” Adityanath said, addressing a rally on the second day of the BJP’s Yatra.
He said that the number of murders of BJP-RSS cadres proved that the killers were “being given protection”.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s visit came a day after BJP national president Amit Shah was in the state to launch ‘Jana Raksha Yatra’ or ‘March for People’s Protection’ from Kannur district, and targeted Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the killings of several BJP and RSS cadres allegedly by the CPI-M workers.
On Tuesday, Shah while flagging of the “Jana Raksha Yatra” being undertaken by Kerala BJP President Kummanem Rajasekheran at Payanur in Kannur district, had singled out Vijayan for the violence unleashed on BJP and RSS cadres in the state, especially in his home town Kannur.
After offering prayers at a temple here, Adityanath waving to a huge gathering of party workers, started his walk around 11 a.m.
“The ‘Jana Raksha Yatra’ is being conducted by us to instil confidence and security in the minds of the common people who have fallen victims to the violence unleashed by the CPI-M. In Vijayan’s home town itself it’s the common people who have been murdered. Vijayan is heading a government that denies the democratic rights of people and has turned out to be a miserable failure to maintain peace,” said Adityanath, speaking to the media during a break in the course of his yatra.
He pointed out that in states like Tripura where the CPI-M rules and in West Bengal where the CPI-M ruled for many years, it was a common practise of the party to engage in political killings.
“The BJP is currently ruling on its own in 13 states and in four states it’s ruling with allies, and in all these states the governments are not engaged in political killings. We are a party which believes there is no place for violence in democracy,” added the Chief Minister.
Union Minister of State (Finance) Shivprasad Shukla, Kerala superstar and BJP MP Suresh Gopi and party General Secretary Arun Singh are among those taking part in the yatra.
On Thursday, Amit Shah will return to participate in the yatra which will take him past the home of Vijayan. In the evening Shah will address a meeting at Tellichery.
Adityanath’s comments on love jihad come as the Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it will examine whether a High Court can annul a marriage while hearing a plea by the parents of a Hindu woman who had converted to Islam to marry a Muslim man.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was hearing a plea by Shafin Jahan challenging the Kerala High Court order nullifying his marriage with Hadiya (the bride’s name after conversion).
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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.