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Yashwant Sinha launches ‘Rashtra Manch’, various opposition leaders present
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Disgruntled BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday launched “non-political” platform “Rashtra Manch” to raise “troubling issues” concerning the Narendra Modi government with leaders from several other parties in attendance.
Addressing a news conference, the former Union Minister said there were many problems before the country.
“It is not a political party today and nor shall it become a political party in the future. This is a movement and it is nationwide movement about some of the issues troubling us. We decided not to remain silent and have decided to struggle,” he said.
The leaders present at the launch of the platform included BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha, Trinamool Congress’ Dinesh Trivedi, Janata Dal-United leader Pavan Varma, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjay Singh, Nationalist Congress Party’s Majeed Memon and Rashtriya Lok Dal’s Jayant Chaudhary.
Yashwant Sinha alleged that there was an atmosphere of fear in the country and their main commitment is “to save democracy and all its institutions”.
“We are told we are living in an age of communication but we are living in an atmosphere of fear. The whole country is living in fear, specially those of the ruling party. except me and Shatrughan Sinha. Where has the party of Atalji (Bihari Vajpayee) and (L.K.) Advaniji reached,” he said.
“The government machinery is being misused to create fear. It appears that speaking truth is now blasphemy,” he added.
The octogenarian leader said whether there is performance or not, there is belief that things can be managed with propaganda. “If facts are not in our favour, we will have ordered facts.”
He said the government has claimed success on foreign policy but India’s relations with Nepal and Maldives “are in tatters” and there are reports of military build up by China in Doklam.
Referring to farmers, he said they had been reduced to the “status of beggars”.
Sinha said they will take up the issues of concern to the people of the country.
“We got rid of our fear and we have come together. We are not afraid. We could not have come together if we did not plan to counter the propaganda.”
Shatrughan Sinha said he had joined the platform for not having a forum to raise the voice within the party. “If we could have spoken there, if we were heard there or given opportunity to speak, then today this platform would not have been formed,” he said.
He added that his decision to back the front should not be viewed as anti-party activity as it was in the national interest.
With representatives of several parties present, the platform which was launched on the 70th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, is being seen as another forum for opposition parties coming together against the Modi government in the run-up to the electoral battles this year and the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Former diplomat K.C. Singh was also present.
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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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