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BJP, Congress workers clash as Rahul Gandhi arrives in Amethi

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Lucknow, Jan 15 (IANS) Congress and BJP supporters on Monday clashed as Congress chief Rahul Gandhi arrived in his parliamentary constituency of Amethi — his first visit after taking over the party reins.

Both sides fought a pitched battle at the Sagra tri-section as district officials and local police had a tough time in handling the situation.

Legislative Council member Deepak Singh had a verbal tiff with Additional Superintendent of Police Shashi Shekhar after he accused police of siding with and patronising lumpen elements belonging to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Thereafter, overzealous Congress workers chased away BJP supporters and allegedly hit them with sticks even as Rahul Gandhi looked on.

An angry Dal Bahadur Kori, BJP’s legislator from Salon, threatened to petition the Chief Minister against the police after the attack on BJP workers.

Rahul Gandhi later met party workers and addressed them at Salon in Rae Bareli, where he targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused him of rendering lip service to eradication of poverty and said the governments in both Uttar Pradesh and at the Centre were working for the welfare of rich industrialists.

He blamed the Prime Minister for the incomplete projects and instigating people on religious and caste lines.

The Congress leader said they will ensure that the food park sanctioned during the earlier United Progressive Alliance government will be established in Amethi, despite resistance from the BJP.

The Gandhi family scion also performed ‘khichdi puja’ at Salon Nagar Panchayat office even as local traders raised slogans against him outside.

Amid the melee, the Congress President left for Amethi. He was greeted with flowers at many places on the way with many party workers trying to touch him and raising slogans in his favour.

He will stay at Munshiganj guesthouse at night and meet party workers again on Tuesday, a local Congress leader said.

Earlier, Rahul Gandhi received a warm welcome in Rae Bareli while on way to Amethi.

The Congress had tweeted pictures of Rahul Gandhi’s welcome and interaction with people over tea at a ‘dhaba’. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Congress President Raj Babbar.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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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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