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Hegde should not continue as Minister, must apologise: Azad
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said Union Minister Anant Kumar Hegde “does not believe in the Constitution” and should apologise in both Houses for his “change the Constitution” remarks.
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.
“Whatever Anant Kumar Hegde has said while addressing his party men, the entire opposition in both the Houses has huge resentment. I am sure the resentment is across the country. It is not the concern of parliamentarians only. Every Indian should be concerned about this.
“If any Minister who has taken oath as an MP and Union Minister in the name of the Constitution, and does not believe in it, how can he or she remain a Minister,” Azad told reporters.
He said: “Here is an example of Hegde..He does not believe in the Constitution of India, he does not believe in the Preamble of Constitution.
“Should he remain in the Union Council of Ministers? So, as an opposition party, we are of the opinion that any Minister who does not believe in the Constitution, should have no place in the Council of Ministers,” Azad added.
He also said: “In the government, it is for Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) now. We have raised this issue in the House, I have raised this issue on behalf of my party, and the other opposition parties have taken up this issue with the Chairman (of Rajya Sabha Venkaiah Naidu).
“The government has asked us to give time till tomorrow (Thursday). So, we have agreed. Let the government decide. The Minister should come in both the Houses and apologise. He should also apologise to the entire Nation.
“This Constitution is applicable to each and every citizen of India irrespective of caste, religion. The Prime Minister should take the decision whether such people should continue in the government or not,” said Azad.
He said the entire Opposition is of the view, which they have expressed before the Chairman, that the Minister concerned should apologise.
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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.