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Pawan Kalyan to launch ‘yatra’ in Telangana on Monday
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, whose Jana Sena plans to contest next year’s elections in both the Telugu states, is all set to embark on his first political ‘yatra’ in Telangana on Monday.
He will be launching the ‘yatra’ from Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple in Jagtiyal district.
The actor announced that the four-day tour covering three districts was aimed at seeking people’s blessings and to know their problems.
Kalyan, who had campaigned for the TDP-BJP alliance in the 2014 elections but distanced himself from both the parties last year, has already announced that the Jana Sena will contest the coming elections in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where the TDP-BJP and the TRS are in power respectively.
Assembly elections in both the states are scheduled along with the Lok Sabha polls in 2019.
Pawan, who himself plans to contest from Andhra Pradesh, chose Kodangattu to launch his political campaign as it was here that he had a narrow escape during campaigning in the 2009 elections. The actor says that he got a new lease of life thanks to the blessings of Lord Anjaneyaswamy.
Pawan was then campaigning for Praja Rajyam, the party floated by his elder brother and superstar Chiranjeevi.
After the defeat in the elections, Chiranjeevi merged his party with the Congress.
Pawan announced the launch of the ‘yatra’ two days after a row with film critic Katti Mahesh was resolved. A bitter critic of Pawan, Mahesh had lodged a complaint against the actor’s fans for attacking him with eggs near Hyderabad. He later withdrew the complaint and the Jana Sena also appealed to the fans not to react to any criticism.
Meanwhile, Poland’s Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski called on Pawan Kalyan here on Sunday. They discussed the ties between the two countries and the opportunities for shooting Telugu films in Poland.
A group of students from Poland also met the actor and interacted with him about his film career, his entry into politics and his plans.
Pawan and his wife Anna Lezhneva along with the Polish Ambassador and his wife prayed at St. Mary’s Church in Secunderabad.
–IANS
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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.