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Congress a ‘termite’, must be uprooted from India: Modi (Lead)
Kangra, Nov 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at Himachal Pradesh’s ruling Congress, comparing it to “termites” and calling for the party to be thrown out in the upcoming assembly elections.
Addressinng an election meeting in Chambi in Shahpur assembly constituency in Kangra district, Modi said the Congress’ mindset was as harmful to Indian democracy as a termite “is to the wood it comes in contact with it”.
“And since this mindset ran down three-four generations into the Congress, it was important that such a party to be uprooted from power. At every polling booth, the Congress should be wiped out as it is like a termite, which is eating away India.”
Lashing out at the Congress for criticising the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on November 8 last year, he said: “They are going to celebrate November 8 as black day and burn my effigies. They don’t know Modi is a disciple of Sardar Patel and won’t be cowed down.”
“I haven’t come here to ask you to make the BJP win. I have come here to ask you to give it a three-fourth majority,” he declared.
This was Modi’s second rally in Kangra, the district that has the maximum 15 assembly seats out of 68 in the state and holds the key in the government formation.
Taking a jibe at the Congress, the Prime Minister said: “I have heard that the Congress has lost the trust of its own leaders and is looking for rebels in other parties.”
“I’m fighting against corruption today and hence have become a pain in their (Congress’) neck. People are bubbling with anger against the party. Should we or shouldn’t we fight against corruption? Shouldn’t the honest be rewarded?” he asked.
Modi, who gave a 46-minute address in Hindi, wooed voters saying, “There was maximum development in Himachal when Atalji (Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee) was in Delhi and Dhumalji (former Chief Minister and BJP’s Chief Ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal) was here in Himachal. You have a chance again.”
Seeking to play an emotional card as the area is dominated by soldiers and ex-servicemen, he said: “Himachal Pradesh is the ‘Veer Bhoomi’. We are proud of our jawans of this land who guard the country.”
Votes will be cast in the Himachal Pradesh polls on November 9 and will be counted on December 18 along with those in Gujarat.
–IANS
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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.