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Deeply disturbed by utter disregard for parliamentary procedures: Naidu
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, on Friday said that he was “deeply disturbed” by the MPs “utter disregard” for parliamentary procedures and “unruly behaviour” during the session, and hoped that they would “turn a new leaf” when the House meets again after a month-long recess.
“I am saying this with a heavy heart. I must confess that I am deeply pained at the progress. I was deeply disturbed by the utter disregard for the parliamentary procedures and the unruly behaviour, so unbecoming of the position we occupy in the society as parliamentarians.
“The question I have been asking myself: can we make ever our parliament an effective instrument of change, informed debates, constructive criticism and orderly proceedings?” he asked, just ahead of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s reply to the debate on Budget.
Naidu lamented that the upper house of Parliament lost nearly 10 hours during the brief first part of the session due to disruptions and forced adjournments. The Rajya Sabha could not take up Question Hour on five days and also no Zero Hour could be conducted on five days.
Asserting that he was not blaming any political party in particular, he said that there should not be any “slanging matches between parties” and “stooping down” to competing with each other on unparliamentary language or behaviour.
“When we meet again in March, it’s my fervent hope and earnest appeal to each one of you that we shall turn a new leaf in our Parliament’s history through orderly, informed and constructive debates,” Naidu said.
The Chairman said that when they had such good Parliamentarians on all sides who have the capacity to articulate, argue and put forth their point of view, why should the House lose the opportunity to have debates on relevant issues.
“Please keep the privilege, the decorum of this august House. We are supposed to be elders. Please keep this in mind and respond in such a manner that the prestige of the House goes up,” he said.
–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.