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At CPC Congress, Xi promises world-class Chinese Army (Lead)
By Gaurav Sharma
Beijing, Oct 18 (IANS) China’s most important political event, the Communist Party Congress, opened here on Wednesday, with President Xi Jinping pledging to transform the country’s armed forces into a world-class military to safeguard the country’s sovereignty.
In a three-and-a-half-hour speech, Xi touched various issues ranging from national rejuvenation to staunch loyalty to the Communist Party, which has ruled China since 1949 when Mao seized power.
On a rain-soaked morning at the Great Hall, Xi said military mechanization will be achieved by 2020 and the application of IT in the force had come a long way.
“The armed forces will be transformed into a world-class military by the mid-21st century,” Xi announced amid rapturous applause.
Xi, the chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, called for unflinching loyalty from the Army towards the party.
China has the world’s largest standing Army of 2.3 million. Unlike other countries’ armed forces, the Army is political.
Xi has carried massive military reforms and decided to bring the number of troops to below one million.
“We must enhance the political loyalty of the armed forces,” Xi said, adding that focus must be on combat.
Addressing 2,280 party delegates from different parts of China, Xi said the party would resolutely safeguard China’s sovereignty, security and development interests.
Xi, who at the last Congress in 2012 talked about “China’s dream”, used the term “national rejuvenation” several times.
“Achieving national rejuvenation will be no cakewalk… It will take more than drum beating and gong clanging to get there.”
Xi, who is set to get a second five-year term as party’s General Secretary at the event, talked about the success of his anti-graft campaign.
“We have taken out tigers, swat flies and hunted down foxes. The goal of creating a deterrent against corruption has been initially attained.”
Xi also vowed to reunite self-ruled Taiwan with China.
“We should keep on working with great determination to accomplish the three historic tasks for advancing modernization, realizing China’s reunification and preserving world peace.”
China considers Taiwan a wayward province which it dreams to reunite with the mainland even if by force.
The opening day of the seven-day Congress was attended by Xi’s predecessors Hu Jintao and 91-year-old Jiang Zemin.
Xi was flanked by the two leaders. While he was delivering the speech, a bespectacled Zemin was seen reading the work report by using a magnifier.
At the once-in-five-years event, party delegates meet to decide the top leadership of the country of 1.3 billion.
Xi’s re-election as General Secretary — China’s top post — and a reshuffle in the all-powerful seven-member Politburo Standing Committee and other bodies will be the highlights of the event.
The Congress will chart the course for China’s next five years in economy and foreign policy besides domestic issues.
However, this year’s Congress is primarily seen as an event where Xi, who has emerged as China’s most powerful leader in decades, will amass more power.
–IANS
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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.
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