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Reveal list of those whose NPAs have been written off: CPI-M
Thrissur (Kerala), Feb 22 (IANS) The CPI-M on Thursday demanded that the Central government make public the list of persons whose outstanding bank loans, or non-performing assets, to public sector banks, spanning oRs 2.40 lakh crore had been written off.
Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should immediately reveal the list.
“Modi is not addressing the real issues but concentrating on other things. We demand that he come out with the list of beneficiaries, whose NPAs totalling Rs 2.40 lakh crore have been written off. We also demand that the Prime Minister reveal the list of those accompanying him on foreign trips,” Yechury said while inaugurating the 22nd state party conference here.
He also emphasised the need to oust the BJP-led Central government adding that it can be achieved through pooling of maximum number of anti-BJP forces.
Taking a dig at the Prime Minister, the CPI-M chief said: “During United Progressive Alliance rule, Modi used to call then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as ‘Mounmohan Singh’. What has happened today? Modi has now become ‘Mounendra Modi’.”
Lashing out at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Yechury claimed the organisation had “taken complete control of democratic institutions”.
“Each and every institution and different posts, including those of President, Vice President, Election Commission, and Vice Chancellors. Even the judiciary has not been spared.”
He also accused the RSS of unleashing political violence in Kerala, and said CPI-M’s policy is not to engage in violence.
“Violence is not our culture at all. But when our cadres are attacked, we engage in self-defence. But when aberrations do take place, we carry out corrections. So far, 577 of our cadres have been killed in Kerala,” he said.
Yechury also said that the Indian media had been intimidated and the only narrative in circulation was the “narrative of Modi”.
“What is needed at present is not choosing between Modi or (Congress chief) Rahul Gandhi. We have to choose policy alternatives which helps the country progress,” he said.
Earlier, veteran Communist and former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan hoisted the party flag to formally begin the four-day CPI-M conference’s proceedings.
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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.