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Deuba consults lawyers on status of government after new Left alliance
Kathmandu, Oct 5 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has consulted lawyers on the status of his government after the country’s major Left political parties, including CPN (Maoist Centre) which is part of the ruling coalition, announced an electoral alliance. He has also sought counsel on the likelihood of a no-confidence motion being filed against the government.
Lawyers who met the Prime Minister on Wednesday apprised him of the constitutional and legal provisions relating to the situation and told him that the government would not be affected until the elections, the Kathmandu Post reported.
The consultation comes in the wake of the electoral alliance forged among the Communist parties — CPN-UML led by former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, CPN (Maoist Centre) of former Premier Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, and the Naya Shakti Party-Nepal of former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai.
Among those present during the consultation with Deuba on Wedneday were President of Nepal Bar Association Sher Bahadur KC, General Secretary Khamma Bahadur Khati, and senior advocates Radheshyam Adhikari, Badri Bahadur Karki, Surya Dhungel and Prem Bahadur Khadka.
Given that the Maoist Centre is a key stakeholder in the incumbent government led by the Nepali Congress (NC), speculation is rife that the Leftist forces are working to form a new government or change the dynamics of the ruling coalition.
A section of NC leaders were of the view that the Maoist Centre should withdraw support from the government and have termed its forging an alliance with the main opposition UML as “unethical”.
The UML leaders, however, maintain that the government, led by the NC and the Maoist Centre, is mandated to hold provincial and federal elections scheduled for November 26 and December 7, and that the party is against changing the government before the elections.
As Prime Minister Deuba held consultations with several key stakeholders, including political parties and legal experts, on Wednesday for charting the future course, the UML urged the government to focus on the upcoming polls.
“The government should not divert its attention from the upcoming polls,” UML Vice Chairman Bhim Bahadur Rawal said, addressing a programme in the capital. He clarified that the act of unifying Leftist force had been initiated with a motive to end the tendency of changing governments at short intervals and to maintain political stability.
Senior UML leader Subash Chandra Nembang said the party does not see any possibility of change in the power-sharing dynamics with the election code of conduct in force.
During the announcement of the Leftist alliance on Tuesday, Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal had renewed his assurance that the current coalition would continue till the elections and that the current bid was a part of the long-term strategy of bringing Left forces together, the Kathmandu Post reported.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.