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Congress questions government on China’s activities in Doklam
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress party on Tuesday attacked the Narendra Modi government, saying its uncertain foreign policy and continuous “denials and doublespeak on the Chinese misadventure in Doklam” are harming India’s strategic interests.
The party also sought a reply from Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the backdrop of the Chinese military reportedly moving closer to the “Chicken’s Neck” — the Siliguri corridor that connects India’s north-eastern states with the rest of the country — through Doklam by building a new road.
It said India was increasingly facing Chinese moves to intrude into the Chicken’s Neck, but the “clueless Modi government has been caught napping”.
“Modi may have forgotten his false bravado of ’56-inch chest’ and ‘Laal Aankh’ (red eye), but for four years, the people of India are waiting for his ‘tackle China plan’,” said Congress leader R.P.N Singh.
“The Chinese foreign ministry’s statement yesterday (Monday) in the backdrop of an interview of the Indian envoy in China and the Chinese military’s recent actions in Doklam and Uttarakhand warrant a serious response from the Modi government.
“Neither the PM nor the Defence Minister (Nirmala Sitharaman), Home Minister (Rajnath Singh) or the External Affairs Minister (Sushma Swaraj), have come up with a proper reply on the situation,” he added.
The Congress party claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was so consumed in managing headlines for domestic expansion that it had conveniently forgotten and ignored the media reports highlighting the Chinese military’s road building preparations south of Doklam plateau that could provide China easy access to the Siliguri corridor.
“On August 28, 2017, the EAM (External Affairs Minister) in a statement said that both India and China had agreed on ‘expeditious disengagement of border personnel at the faceoff site at Doklam’ and it ‘is on-going’.
“But a Chinese foreign ministry statement had then said that ‘its armed forces shall continue to patrol the Doklam area’,” recalled Singh.
The party citing recent media reports noted that on March 10, three Chinese military helicopters violated the Indian air space at Barahoti in Uttarakhand.
“The helicopters ventured 18 km inside the Indian air space close to the ITBP posts and hovered for at least five minutes before returning. This is fourth such intrusion in this area over the last one month. Why have such intrusions become a routine affair?” he said.
The party further sought to know: “Has he (Modi) failed to secure India’s strategic interests as also the interests of a time-tested ally Bhutan? Is India losing its influence in Bhutan to China?”
The Congress party would always press for a disengagement at Doklam among India, China and Bhutan through diplomatic means to the satisfaction of all sides, Singh added.
–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.