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Undo injustice, BJP ally Naidu tells Centre
Amaravati, Feb 17 (IANS) TDP President and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday reiterated that the Centre should undo the injustice meted out to his state in the Union Budget 2018-19.
Ruling out any compromise on the state’s interests, he declared that he is ready to make “any sacrifice”.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should fulfil all commitments made in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014 and also the assurances given in Parliament at the time of bifurcation of the state.
Naidu alleged that while the Congress did “injustice” to Andhra Pradesh by dividing the state in an unscientific manner, the BJP had not undone that injustice even after three-and-half years.
“The Prime Minister and the central Ministers should undo the injustice. They should ensure that our sentiments are not hurt. This is the issue of self-respect of five crore Telugu people,” he told a public meeting at Narsaropet in Guntur district.
This is the first time that Naidu publicly targeted the BJP and appealed to people to rally behind the state government.
With 15 MPs in the Lok Sabha, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is the second biggest partner in BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government.
He warned that the state could again witness chaotic situation seen before the bifurcation.
Naidu recalled that he had advised people at the time of state’s division neither to be disheartened nor drift like Assam and Punjab as the state would be the loser.
The TDP chief said during the last three-and-half years he visited Delhi 29 times to bring the injustices to the notice of the Centre and to demand that all commitments be fulfilled but justice was not done.
“When the last Budget also did injustice, there was no way we could have kept quiet,” he said referring to the TDP protests in Parliament during the first leg of the Budget Session.
He vowed to continue to put pressure on the Centre till it fulfils all commitments made in the Act and handholds the state till it comes on par with other southern states.
The TDP MPs have already announced that they would continue their protest when the Budget Session recommences from March 5.
During his speech, Naidu repeatedly said he was demanding justice on behalf of five crore people of the state who are angry.
Referring to statements by some BJP leaders that the Centre had extended all assistance, the Chief Minister said he was ready for a debate on the issue.
Naidu also asserted that the states too have sovereign powers. He took exception to the demand by some BJP leaders to furnish accounts (utilisation certificates) for the funds released by the Centre so far.
“The Centre and states have their own sovereignty. The state is answerable to Assembly and the Centre to Parliament. It’s not correct to ask the state to furnish accounts,” he said.
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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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