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Congress condemns remarks by BJP ministers, questions Modi’s silence
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Condemning remarks by BJP Union Ministers on changing the Constitution and shooting the doctors, the Congress on Tuesday termed them “against the idea and ideals of India” and asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will break his silence on the issue.
It also said “abusing the oath of office” and “denigrating the Constitution and its values” have become distinctive features of the Modi government.
“All these statements have a common link and agenda. They are meant to propagate and practice the sectarian ideology of the BJP-RSS. We shall fight this challenge in Parliament and in the court of people,” said Congress spokesperson Gaurav Gogoi.
“RSS and BJP’s sole agenda is to change and modify the basic nature and structure of the Constitution and to impose their hate filled, bigoted and prejudiced ideology on India and its people.
“Hypocrite BJP which pretends to respect Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution is showing its true colours as it embarks on a sinister mission to alter the ethos of the Constitution,” he said.
Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde had said that the BJP has come to power to change the Constitution and will do so in the near future to remove the word secular from it, while Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir had equated senior doctors in a government hospital with Maoists and said they get bullets.
Terming these statements “malicious and sinister attempts” which “have not only denigrated and demolished the values, principles and the soul of the Constitution but has also exposed their false love for Babasaheb Ambedkar”, Gogoi said: “Will the Prime Minister break his silence on the remarks by Hegde, who openly spoke about changing the Constitution. We take strong exception to this remark.
He said Ahir’s “ridiculous statement” was “an outright insult to the medical profession and those who save lives”.
Also noting that Modi attended the oath-taking ceremony of the new Gujarat government, whose ministers included Bachubhai Khapad who faces three criminal cases, Gogoi asked if the Prime Minister will take cognizance of this fact and have him dropped from the ministry.
He also said that BJP’s Uttar Pradesh minister Prakash Rajbhar has insulted the poor by saying that they give their vote because of alcohol and chicken, adding this “clearly demonstrates the anti-poor mindset of the BJP and its government”.
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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.