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HC to decide on maintainability of plea against Sambit Patra

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New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday fixed November 8 for passing an order on the maintainability of a plea challenging the appointment of BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra as an Independent Director on the board of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC).

The court heard the arguments of central government and an NGO, which has filed the petition against Patra’s appointment, and said before seeking Centre’s response through an affidavit, it would pass an order on November 8 whether the petition is maintainable.

The public interest litigation (PIL) filed by NGO Energy Watchdog through advocate Prashant Bhushan said proper procedure was not followed for appointing Patra to the post.

Being an active member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Patra could not play the role of an Independent Director or non-official director in ONGC as this would violate the Companies Act, Bhushan contended.

He said that selection process was also flawed since Patra’s name did not appear in the data bank of eligible persons for the post.

Opposing the plea, Additional Solicitor Genral Sanjay Jain told the court that the BJP was different from the government, and as Patra was not a part of the government, he could be appointed as an Independent Director.

The plea also challenged the appointment of Shashi Shanker as Chairman and Managing Director of the ONGC.

While seeking cancellation of Shanker’s appointment, the NGO asked the court to set aside September 25 and 29 government orders appointing him and Patra, respectively, to the ONGC board.

The plea stated that in February 2015, Shanker was suspended by the Vigilance Department of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for alleged gross misconduct in connection with a tender-related matter when he was Director – Technology and Field Services in ONGC.

The NGO contended that Shanker’s suspension was revoked in July 2015 citing the Supreme Court’s general observation that a suspended officer should be reinstated a charge-sheet is not filed within 90 days.

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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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