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CPI-M leader’s yatra attracts opposition flak in Kerala
Kozhikode (Kerala), Oct 26 (IANS) As the opposition in Kerala on Thursday slammed CPI-M State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan for riding a “history-sheeter’s car” during his ‘Jana Jagratha Yatra’ here, he tried to wriggle out of it by saying it was not possible to know the details of each and every vehicle one travels in.
Balakrishnan had travelled in a BMW Mini Cooper as part of his road show near here this week which, both the Congress-led United Democratic Front and the Bharatiya Janata Party said, belonged to a “smuggler charged by the Department of Revenue Intelligence”.
With pictures of his travel in the car going viral, a peeved Balakrishnan said: “It’s not possible to know the details and ownership of every car one travels in”, but promised that the ruling party will look into how this happened.
Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said it was “most unfortunate” that the left leader had undertaken the yatra in a car belonging to a smuggler. He said one failed to understand why the roadshow was undertaken at all.
“How will Balakrishnan create public awareness by this road show? However, it’s now clear who the Communist Party of India-Marxist’s friends are. They are best when it comes to preaching morality and probity in politics, but falter very badly when it comes to putting it into practice,” Chennithala said.
Senior BJP leader K. Surendran, who first raised the matter in public, said the ball was now in Balakrishnan’s court and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should explain how this had happened.
In state capital Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayan did not take media questions on the controversy ahead of a meeting with top government officials. His staff asked the media to leave the meeting hall.
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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.