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Gandhi will remain ever relevant as Buddha and Christ, say politicians, journalists
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Politicians and civil society members remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 70th death anniversary on Tuesday, comparing the ‘Father of the Nation’ with Lord Buddha and Jesus Christ.
Speaking at the event organised by the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU), Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that Gandhi will “remain relevant till the time all things we care for — love, friendship, truth, respect and every other good thing we know remain relevant in the society”.
We all need to, he added, rediscover Gandhiji in this “age of nuclear conflict”, who is as relevant as “Buddhha, Jesus, Rama, Krishna, and Mohammed”.
Historian Mridula Mukherjee, one of the panelists, remarked that Gandhi’s relevance today has increased manifold when “fanaticism is going unpunished” and “media being threatened, acquiesced to follow power”.
A former journalist and BJP leader, Sudheendra Kulkarni asserted that Khadi — championed by Gandhi as a symbol of self-reliance — still represents the harmony among “races of the world”.
“Gandhiji”s relevance cannot be judged on the basis of misalignment in the society, the ideals of ‘gram panchayat’ and khadi may have lost the sheen, but it represents the politics of service to promote justice and harmony among the races of the world,” he said.
“No other leader in the world tried socio-political transformation with the tools of non-violence and truth. Gandhiji’s ways did not just mean to achieve the ends but also ensured that the means employed were sanctified,” he added.
Mrinal Pande, former Chairperson of Prasar Bharati, pointed out Gandhi’s affinity with music and rhythm saying that he “used to incorporate musical ceremonies since 1908 as he said the country who can’t sing in rhythm can’t voice on an issue in unison”.
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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.