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Centre trying to impose ‘economic blockade’ on Tripura: CM
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Taking a dig at the Centre, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Thursday accused the central government of trying to create an “economic blockade” and “hatching a conspiracy” against the state government to destabilise it.
According to him, the state has been losing Rs 1,500-2000 crore a year since the abolition of the Planning Commission and implementation of the 14th Finance Commission recommendations for sharing 42 per cent of the central tax revenues with the states.
“During the Planning Commission regime, the northeastern states including Tripura used to enjoy the special category status, under which additional financial support was extended to these states.
“But, after the abolition of the Commission, we are being deprived of the additional support,” Sarkar said here at the Tripura solidarity meeting.
The Centre had often argued that states’ share in the central tax revenue had been increased from 32 per cent to 42 per cent, as per the recommendation of the Finance Commission, and the states had to manage from higher funds from the increased revenue-sharing method, he said.
“However, in Tripura, we are losing Rs 1500-2000 crore per year now as compared to what we used to get earlier.”
He pointed out that the CPI-M-led Left Front government used to fight with the previous central governments to get funds, but the present central government had deprived the state of central aid.
“The BJP-led central government backed by the RSS is trying to impose an economic blockade on the state,” he said, adding that the Modi government was not providing funds for central programmes, including rural job schemes, despite the state meeting all compliance norms.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trying to strike a blow on the popularity base of the Left Front government, he said.
“The Left Front government’s base has been the tribal communities. In association with a separatist outfit, they are trying to attack our popularity base, raising slogan of separate state. They are conspiring against the government,” he said.
Sarkar said although the Election Commission had been updating the list from time to time, the BJP had demanded revision of voter list to delete illegitimate voters.
“These are parts of a larger conspiracy, but we will fight it out,” he said.
In the outgoing assembly, the Left Front has 51 seats in the 60-member House.
“CPI-M-led Left Front will surely retain power in Tripura in the February assembly polls,” Sarkar added.
–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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