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Hold simultaneous elections in BJP-ruled states first: TMC

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New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday dared the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold simultaneous elections in all BJP-ruled states, along with parliamentary polls, in line with the idea being pushed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Participating in a debate on the motion of thanks to the President’s speech in the Lok Sabha, Banerjee said the idea was impractical and against the Constitution, and threw a challenge to the Prime Minister to hold elections in the BJP-ruled states like Gujarat, Assam and Uttar Pradesh, along with the Centre.

Banerjee also sought to know why Prime Minister Modi had been repeatedly talking about a subject that was under examination by a parliamentary committee, and also slammed the government for mentioning it in the President’s address.

“Why is simultaneous election being thrust upon us when it is under examination of a standing committee? How come the PM is going every where talking about it?” he said.

In a bid to drive home his point, Banerjee presented a hypothetical situation where an alliance government falls apart a year after simultaneous polls.

“Suppose in 2019, all elections are held and the ruling party doesn’t get a majority. If after a year, other parties withdraw support and the government falls, will there be election in all states?” he said.

The TMC MP said the move would “hurt the basic structure” of the Constitution.

“When standing committee is looking into the matter, one should refrain from commenting on it. How was it a part of the President’s address?” he said.

“Let them hold election in all BJP-ruled states…let him (Modi) do it…let him show his spirit for holding elections simultaneously. Charity begins at home,” he said.

Banerjee also stressed that tolerance was going down among the people, and gave the example of the protests against the movie “Padmaavat”.

“We are losing tolerance…,” he said, adding that all vandalism had taken place in the BJP-ruled states.

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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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