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EC to look into Vadtal Swaminarayan Temple priest asking sect to vote for BJP
Gandhinagar, Nov 29 (IANS) The Election Commission, after its notice to Gandhinagar Archbishop Thomas Macwan, asking him to explain the reasons for writing a letter to Bishops of the country to pray for such people to be elected in Gujarat who would remain faithful to the Constitution, has said that it will look into remarks by the Vadtal Swaminarayan Temple priest who has openly urged the sect to vote for the BJP.
Asked if the remarks of the Vadtal Swaminarayan Temple priest during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the temple were not a violation of the model code of conduct, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Gujarat, B.B. Swain said, “We have had the district electoral officer look into that matter and it has been videographed too. We shall be looking into that, as well as the matter with the Gandhinagar Archbishop’s letter.”
The ECI had, through the Gandhinagar district collector, issued a notice to the Archbishop of Gandhinagar, asking him to explain the intention and aim in writing a letter in which he had asked to organize prayer services in the country so that Gujarat may have such people elected in state assembly who would remain faithful to the Indian Constitution and respect every human being without any discrimination.
In his letter to the Bishops, Macwan had written, “The results of the Gujarat elections are significant and will influence the future course of our country. The secular and democratic fabric of our country is at stake. Human rights are violated and the constitutional rights are trampled. There is a growing sense of insecurity among the minorities, Other Backward Caste (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), poor et al. And nationalist forces are on the verge of taking over the country.”
Collector, Gandhinagar, Satish Patel told IANS on Wednesday: “The Archbishop has responded to our notice and explained that he didn’t have any malafide intentions while writing that letter and all he wished was for the good of the country. We are contemplating sending him a warning of sorts so that he is careful in writing such letters.”
On November 5, while Modi was visiting the Vadtal Swaminarayan Temple, the priest openly urged the sect and followers to vote for the BJP, which been recorded by the ECI.
Though the ECI took cognisance of the incident, surprisingly it failed to issue a show cause notice or any other communication to the temple regarding the remark, as it had done instantly in the case of the Gandhinagar Archbishop.
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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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