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PM, Congress pay tributes to Nehru on birth anniversary (Lead)
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to independent India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 128th birth anniversary.
Leaders of the opposition Congress, including party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, also paid their tributes.
“Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Nehru’s contribution to the nation cannot be forgotten while Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said everyone should secure children’s rights on the day celebrated as Children’s Day.
“On Bal Diwas, let us rededicate ourselves to spreading more awareness about various facets of child rights and securing these rights for our children. Bal Diwas greetings to everyone. I pay tributes to the first Prime Minister of independent India Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary,” Jaitley said in a tweet.
Rahul Gandhi said Nehru was a “brilliant, compassionate man” and recalled his quote — “There is nothing more horrifying than stupidity in action”.
The Congress said on its official Twitter account: “Remembering a charismatic leader with an affection for children… his birth anniversary is the ideal celebration of innocence, cheerfulness and curiosity of India’s future. He left an unmatched legacy, driven by his deep commitment to India’s freedom, and his guidance of a hopeful democracy towards greatness.”
“There are few things in life we cannot buy — one such thing is childhood. The INC wishes you a Happy Children’s Day.”
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewal tweeted: “Humble homage to the architect of modern India, Jawaharlal Nehru, and best wishes on the Children’s Day.”
Former President Pranab Mukherjee and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited Shanti Van to pay homage to Nehru.
“Under the inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi, Panditji created a conducive atmosphere for the establishment of independent institutions which strengthened our parliamentary democracy. He shall always be our guiding star,” Mukherjee tweeted.
Born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad (in what was then the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, now Uttar Pradesh), Nehru was fondly called “Chacha Nehru”.
Nehru was sworn in as the Prime Minister on August 15, 1947, when India gained independence from Britain. He died on May 27, 1964.
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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.