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50 ‘immoral’ drunk and dancing men, women arrested in Imphal
Imphal, Oct 20 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and opposition leader Okram Ibobi Singh have stressed the need to protect women from sex-related crimes after more than 50 men and women were taken into custody for “indecent” dancing under the influence of alcohol at a restaurant here.
A joint team of police, students and women vigilantes on Thursday night raided the Puzzle restaurant, around one km away from the office of the Chief Minister and opposition leader.
Manipur has been a dry state since 1991.
Police said that more than 50 men and women have been taken into custody. Some women and men managed to escape.
Manjit Sarangthem, president of All Manipur Students’ Union and convener of the students’ wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit system, said, “With the cooperation of the people in general and women vigilantes in particular the restaurant is closed down for ever.”
He said, “There was a music concert in the restaurant which charged Rs 300 each as entry fee. Our volunteers found that some married men and women were dancing indecently. Some of them were in highly objectionable situation in the darkened rooms. There were evidences of drinking inside the rooms.”
Chief Minister Biren Singh said, “Law will take its own course. The government is giving a free hand to police and others in due discharge of their duties.”
Both Biren and Ibobi underlined the need to check crimes against women. “Let there be no tears on the faces of our mothers and sisters,” Ibobi said.
Biren said, “The government is all for the protection of the intrepid women who have carved a proud niche in the history of the country.”
Sarangthem said, “We shall never tolerate the imitation of western culture in Manipur in this manner.”
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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.