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Opposition parties should come together: Sonia
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Friday said all opposition parties should consider the larger picture vis-a-vis the politics and come together to fight and defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2019 General Elections.
“It is difficult for all the parties, including the Congress, because… while we can get together at the national level, on some issues we are opponents at the ground level.”
“So, there is a lot of pressure from all the parties, from my party, from the party of another leader. For instance, in West Bengal and many other states, it is a difficult task,” Gandhi said during an interactive session at India Today conclave here.
“But if all of us think of the larger picture, if we really think and care for the country, then we should not think about local differences which really deal with state politics.”
Asked about the proposed dinner to be held for leaders of opposition parties on March 13, Gandhi said: “I am no longer President of the party. But yes, I am Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party… and I do sort of meet (Congress chief and her son) Rahul Gandhi and some party colleagues. We try to have regular meetings with like-minded parties to see if we can work together.
“We have worked together in the past. In Parliament, especially in the Rajya Sabha, there is a certain amount of coordination. I do that,” she said.
As for her daughter Priyanka Vadra joining politics, the Congress leader said: “Priyanka always comes out during the elections to manage, at least mine. Last time, also for Rahul. At the moment, she has two grown-up children who are sitting in exams. She is preoccupied with a lot of work. It is up to her. I don’t see it now… but one never knows about the future.”
As for Rahul’s visit to his grandmother in Italy when election results from three northeastern states were pouring in, she said: “I do not see it as an issue at all. Of course, he has become the party President. There are plenty of leaders who take holidays in between. You never hear about it; I know about it.”
Gandhi said she was not too fond of slogans, empty promises and ‘jumlas’ during electioneering.
“What do they mean? What are these ‘jumlas’? If you go into elections, you don’t lie to the people and offer to them or tell them that you are going to do things for them that you know you would never be able to implement.
“Many politicians do that, I always try not to. In this particular party (BJP), this is what they are doing. Even today, they are promising — they are making promises which they know they cannot implement.”
Gandhi said public speaking was never her forte. “It’s a course I pursued at a Delhi institute that helped me speak in Hindi publicly. It was very difficult in the beginning. But, slowly, slowly I learnt. Public speaking is not my forte… as you all know. And Hindi is even more… stressful. But, I do speak Hindi,” she said in a lighter vein.
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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.
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