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Demonetisation biggest scam, Black Day on Nov 8: Mamata

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Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Terming demonetisation move the country’s “biggest scam”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Trinamool Congress will observe a ‘Black Day’ on November 8.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had scrapped Rs 500 and 1,000 currency notes on November 8, 2016. The Trinamool Congress leader also reiterated her demand for a probe into the currency exercise.

“Demonetisation is the biggest scam in the country. There should be an investigation to know why it was done. Our party leaders will observe ‘Kala Dibas’ (Black Day) in each and every block between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on November 8,” Banerjee announced here.

“Come up with short and crisp slogans protesting against demonetisation,” she told party leaders.

She claimed her apprehensions about demonetisation had come true and whatever she said within the first few hours of the move was now being reiterated by all the eminent economists.

Accusing the central government of trying to control most of the national media, Banerjee said the Indian media cannot criticise its government the way the media in the US can criticise their President Donald Trump’s actions.

“The way the news media in the US are fighting against Trump, the media here cannot do so. Look at Delhi. They are controlling the entire national media barring one or two. No one can criticise them or take action against them.

“If someone does so, CBI, ED officials are sent to intimidate them,” she said.

She also took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left for holding her government responsible for the dengue outbreak in Bengal and said the opposition in the state never plays a positive role.

“The BJP and CPI-M should look at the condition of the states governed by them before criticising us.

“There are 640 deaths in Maharashtra and more than 400 deaths in Gujarat due to vector borne diseases. Both the states are run by the BJP. Kerala also registered a high number of such deaths while in Bengal the number is 34,” Banerjee said.

“Without helping the dengue victims, they are unnecessarily trying to create a drama on this issue,” she complained.

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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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