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Shops to be open till midnight on March 8 as protest against sealing
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday said markets in the national capital will remain open till midnight on March 8 as a mark of protest against sealing drive.
The traders’ body also said that an effigy depicting sealing will be burnt here on February 28.
“On February 28, effigies of sealing will be put to flame at more than 100 places in Delhi including Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Connaught Place, Sadar Bazar, Kamla Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Green Park, Ashok Vihar, Rajouri Garden, Rohini, Chawri Bazar, Kashmiri Gate, Jail Road, Vikas Marg, Shahdara, Krishna Nagar, Gandhi Nagar and Jagatpuri,” the trader’s union said in a statement.
The traders have also decided to take out several sealing protest car rallies in different parts of Delhi on March 4, said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General, CAIT.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the trade leaders of Delhi convened by the CAIT on Friday, which was attended by leaders of more than 100 prominent trade associations from all parts of the city.
Khandelwal further said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went to several markets about a fortnight back and while talking to the traders, assured to take steps to protect them from sealing.
“It is highly regretted that even after constant demand, Kejriwal has not convened a session of the legislative assembly to pass the Bill for protection from sealing. His lip service is irritating the traders of Delhi,” said Khandelwal.
“It would be good on part of him if he convened a special session of the assembly and while passing the Bill forward the ball in the court of Central Government to enable the traders to pressurise the Union Government,” he added.
In a communication sent to Kejriwal, the CAIT had on February 13 appealed for an ordinance to stop the sealings currently underway and restore due process of law in such matters.
On February 2-3, the trader’s union had carried out a 48-hour ‘Delhi Trade Bandh’ over the sealing drive, also demanding the central government to bring in a Bill in Parliament to protect Delhi trade and traders from the sealing drive.
The sealing drive, according to CAIT, was in violation of statutory provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.