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Jailed Bhujbal’s supporters seek Raj Thackeray’s help
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Supporters of former Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday knocked on the doors of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray, seeking his help for the release of their jailed leader.
A delegation of former legislators and other supporters of Bhujbal — in jail since March 2016 — called on the MNS chief contending that their leader was not being granted bail despite all efforts in the past couple of years.
They said Bhujbal was imprisoned though the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) had no proof against him and gross injustice was done to him.
In order to highlight his plight, his supporters plan to take out a massive rally of half a million activists in Mumbai coinciding with the upcoming Budget Session of the Maharashtra Legislature, they informed Thackeray.
Simultaneously, they said a ‘Bhujbal Jodo’ campaign has been launched to canvass for his release from jail on bail, along with his nephew, Sameer, who is also in jail since February 2016.
A one-time bitter critic of Bhujbal, Thackeray, however, gave them a sympathetic hearing and advised the supporters to launch a ‘Bhujbal Chhodo’ movement to secure his bail.
He also indicated that “I am aware of what is going on in the state, and how injustice is being done to the Bhujbals” and assured the MNS’ support wherever required in the matter.
All India Mahatma Phule Samata Parishad said that they will take out a massive procession to Azad Maidan during the legislature session to highlight the wrongs done to Bhujbal by denying him bail for so long.
Among the prominent leaders who called on Thackeray were former MP Devidas Pingale, MLA Jayant Jadhav, former lawmakers Narhari Zirwal, Shirish Konval, Dilip Khaire, Ambadas Khaire and office-bearers of various organisations with which the Bhujbals are associated.
Later, the supporters and group leaders said that they are calling on leaders of various like-minded political parties for their solidarity on this issue even as Bhujbal’s bail plea is likely to come up before the Bombay High Court on Wednesday.
Bhujbal, 70, a prominent OBC leader and his nephew Sameer were arrested two years ago under various charges of corruption and money-laundering amounting to crores of rupees filed by the ED and ACB besides seizing their properties in different parts of Maharashtra.
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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.