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Congress urges President to make agreement with NSCN-IM public

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Imphal, Nov 22 (IANS) The Congress’ Manipur unit on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to President Ram Nath Kovind, seeking that the Narendra Modi government make public the framework agreement signed with the NSCN-IM in August 2015.

Though the Central government has been assuring all sections of people and state government in Manipur that this agreement will not compromise the territories of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, there have been “celebrations” among some Naga groups, party leaders said.

Kovind was on a two-day visit to the state from Tuesday.

“We pointed out to the President that the BJP boasts of being transparent. Our simple demand is to disclose the details of the agreement since there is a growing fear that territories of these three states shall be usurped,” said state Congress President T.N. Haokip.

“Personally the President was in agreement with our stand,” he added.

Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said: “If the agreement does not covet the land of other states, we will welcome the final settlement. If there is nothing objectionable why is the Central government reluctant to disclose the details. When the Congress led government signed the Punjab and Assam accords, we put all the cards on the table.”

He also said that his party is not represented in the all political party drafting committee which is preparing a memorandum to the Prime Minister to demand disclosure the details of the agreement.

The NSCN-IM is all for the Naga unification. When the ceasefire with the Naga outfit was extended on June 14, 2001 “without territorial limits”, there was mayhem in Manipur on June 18 during which 18 persons were killed. NGOs are threatening a repeat of the campaign if “Manipur’s land with a written history of over 2,000 years” is sought to be compromised.

Meanwhile, the Congress has been organising sit-in protests all over the state demanding disclosure of the details of the framework agreement.

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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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