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Centre downgrades security of Lalu Prasad, seven other VIPs
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The central government has downgraded the security of eight VIPs, including RJD chief Lalu Prasad and two other senior politicians from Bihar, an official said on Monday.
The security cover of Lalu Prasad has been downgraded to ‘Z’ category from ‘Z plus’, said the Home Ministry official, adding that the Centre has also completely withdrawn the National Security Guard (NSG) cover being provided to Lalu Prasad by Black Cat commandos.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s ‘Z plus’ security has also been downgraded to ‘Z’ category.
The decision was taken after a Union Home Ministry order issued on Sunday following a review of security cover for VIPs by the Union Home Ministry, informed sources said.
The security of Union Minister Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, former Janata Dal-United President Sharad Yadav, former Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur, former Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, former Chief Election Commissioner Syed Nasim Ahmad Zaidi and Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari have also been scaled down, said sources.
The ‘Z’ cover of Chaudhary has been scaled down to ‘Y plus’, entailing less manpower and other paraphernalia.
As part of his enhanced security cover, former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad was provided with two NSG and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) escort vehicles, along with eight NSG commandos.
However, with the implementation of the new order, Lalu Prasad is expected to have 35 CRPF commandos only. All the eight NSG bodyguards have been withdrawn, sources said.
In July this year, the Home Ministry had reportedly abolished the special facility being provided to Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi at Patna airport.
Lalu Prasad’s son and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the withdrawal of NSG security and said: “If anything happens to Lalu Prasadji, Modi will be responsible and blamed for it.”
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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.