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Shut up, or I will reveal all, Rane warns Uddhav Thackeray
Sangli (Maharashtra), Dec 9 (IANS) Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane on Saturday asked Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray to “keep his mouth shut” or face consequences as he will “reveal all”.
Issuing the warning, Rane, who was earlier in the Sena, also denied Thackeray’s allegations that he had harassed its founder, the late Bal Thackeray.
“I have seen with my own eyes how Uddhav and his family had tortured Balasaheb. If he does not keep his mouth shut and conspire against me, I won’t hesitate to expose them,” Rane said here, speaking to media persons in Sangli which he toured to strengthen his party network.
“When Balasaheb was alive, I never troubled him in any manner. On the contrary, I have witnessed all the goings-on at their home aMatoshree’, and I will definitely reveal everything. Their allegations (against me) are wrong and I have said this in the past.”
His statement came against the backdrop of the Shiv Sena reportedly pressuring ruling ally Bharatiya Janata Party against inducting Rane as a minister.
Last September, Rane – a one-time confidante of the late Thackeray – had quit the Congress and launched the Maharashtra Swabhiman Party, which allied with the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the state and centre.
As part of the understanding, he was due to be nominated as a candidate for the recent Legislative Council bypoll and subsequently inducted as a cabinet minister by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
However, while BJP’s Prasad Lad was fielded in the bypoll and won, Rane’s induction continues to be uncertain, though he declared on Saturday that he would “become a minister by the end of 2017”.
Rane was handpicked by Bal Thackeray as the Chief Minister in 1999, but he later quit the Sena in 2005 after reported differences with Uddhav Thackeray and joined the Congress.
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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.