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Army observes Infantry Day, Modi greets infantrymen
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The Indian Army observed the 71st Infantry Day on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Army chief General Bipin Rawat and others extending greetings to infantrymen and paying tributes to troops who made the ultimate sacrifice.
General Rawat, Director General Infantry Lieutenant General Y.K. Joshi, and Colonels of the Infantry Regiments laid wreaths and paid homage to the brave men in a solemn ceremony at the Amar Jawan Jyoti here.
Vir Chakra awardee Subedar (Honorary Captain) Khajur Singh (retd) represented the veterans at the wreath-laying ceremony.
Modi said in a tweet: “Greetings to all infantrymen on the Infantry Day. We are proud of our infantry’s exceptional courage and dedicated service to our nation.”
“I bow to all infantry martyrs, who devoted their lives to the nation. Their heroic sacrifices will be remembered for generations to come,” the Prime Minister said.
The infantry is an Army branch engaging in combat on foot.
The Infantry Day commemorates the first infantry action by the Indian Army after independence when on October 27, 1947, leading elements of the Army from the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment air-landed in Srinagar.
This action and the resolve displayed by the infantrymen reversed the tide of events and thwarted the nefarious designs of the Pakistani raiders who were aided by the Pakistan Army.
On Saturday, as part of the Infantry Day celebrations, a mega event showcasing the martial traditions and extraordinary marching skills with arms by the infantry soldiers will be organised on the lawns of India Gate.
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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.