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Kumar Vishwas’ views on reservation not party’s: AAP
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday raised the issue of Dalit struggles in the country and expressed displeasure so as to clarify that Kumar Vishwas’ views against caste-based reservation were personal and should not be taken as the party’s stand.
The party expressed support for reservation in education, jobs and in elections.
“There cannot be a competition between two individuals who don’t stand on the same tangent. If one person stands at 0 and the other stands at 20, there is no point in putting their challenges on the same level and giving them same opportunities,” AAP leader Sanjay Singh told the media here.
In a speech at AAP headquarters here in October, Kumar Vishwas had condemned the system of reservation, saying: “A man in the Indian history divided the country in the name of his so-called revolution of (caste-based) reservations. The effect of it is being felt even today.
“Similarly, the present government at the Centre will divide the country in the name of religion and that will create a long-lasting effect on the unity,” he said.
Believing that Vishwas’ remarks were against Bhim Rao Ambedkar, members of various social organisations have accused him of insulting Ambedkar and sought apologies.
Contrary to Vishwas’ opinion on quota, Singh said the AAP supported reservations as “it is a party that works for the poor, the impoverished and the underprivileged sections of the society”.
“An individual’s opinion should not be used to defame the whole party.”
He also took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the party had not been able to curb violence against Dalits in the states ruled by them and was now “questioning AAP’s stand” on it.
These remarks came after BJP MP Udit Raj announced that he would “ask AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal if he supports Kumar Vishwas’ remark against Ambedkar that he destroyed social harmony by reservations”.
Singh stressed upon the attacks on Dalits in BJP-ruled states by citing the incident in Una in Gujarat in July 2016, when some Dalit men accused of killing cows were assaulted in public.
He also referred to Rohit Vemula and other similar cases and said the BJP should take some action against such crimes and be responsible for the states run by their governments, rather than commenting on the AAP for no reason.
–IANS
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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.