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No space for cow vigilantism: Chhattisgarh CM
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday said there was no space for cow vigilantism in the state owing to its strong secular fabric, adding that development could be expedited if all sections of society worked together.
People of the state were already busy fighting Maoism (or Naxalism) and there would not be any communal fight till such time he was in power, Singh said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here.
“There is no history of riots in Chhattisgarh. Votes are never cast on the basis of caste and religion.
“It will remain peaceful for the next 50 years. We are already fighting naxals. It is enough. How much more we would fight? There is no need for any other kind of fight,” he said when asked about the absence of cow vigilantism in Chhattisgarh politics despite it being a Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state.
Cow vigilantism involves mob attacks on mostly Muslims and Dalits in the name of cow protection.
Singh said the state was moving ahead with the idea of peace. “We will be able to develop fast if we walk together,” he said, adding that he was confident of coming to power in the state in 2018 for the fourth consecutive time owing to the development work his government has done.
Singh also said Chhattisgarh was changing its image of being identified as a “Red Corridor” to “Green Corridor” after his government’s initiatives had weakened Maoism and improved the quality of life for the people in the state.
“Chhattisgarh was the victim of regional imbalance so it was made a state. There were many challenges. Since the BJP came to power in 2003, we have improved Public Distribution System, brought down cases of malnutrition. No one goes to bed hungry. We are developing a new Chhattisgarh,” he said.
“We have incurred huge losses due to naxalism. We have built road network, schools, medical colleges, promoted Self Help Groups. We are building 1,200 km roads in the state though naxalites damaged machinery, scared contractors. But we are working overnight, there is no disappointment. The Red Corridor is going to die out. There will be Green Corridor now.”
Singh said Chhattisgarh can be called a “start-up” state as it was taking several “risks” and bringing “innovations”.
He said the living standards and facilities in the state, especially in Maoist-influenced areas had improved.
“Per capita power consumption has increased from 700 units to 1,760 units in last 17 years. We have distributed stoves each for just Rs 200 to check tree cutting. Similarly, number of schools, medical and engineering colleges has increased. We have replaced naxal-damaged schools with portable cabins.”
He also said the government was busy in improving road, rail and air connectivity in the state and was planning to distribute 50 lakh smartphones to connect the people to various government schemes.
–IANS
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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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