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Ram Navami violence: BJP accuses Bengal of appeasement, police inaction
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Tuesday accused West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee government of destroying communal harmony by practising “appeasement politics” and called on Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi to apprise him of the situation in Raniganj, where a clash broke out during a Ram Navami rally.
Supriyo, the BJP MP from Asansol, complained about police inaction during Monday’s clash in the area, that killed one person while severely injuring several including a senior police officer.
“The current state government’s stand is creating a sibling rivalry like situation between the two communities in West Bengal. Since didi (Mamata Banerjee) replaced the Left Front government, the politics of minority appeasement has taken the form of a menace in the state,” he said claiming there used to be no clashes during religious rallies earlier in the state.
“Police is taking all the actions after the occurance of the clashes. My question is why they are letting these clashes take place? Why can’t they prevent such incidents from happening? Why does police reach a spot every time after the fire is ignited and people are killed? Where were all the police officers yesterday (on Monday) when the clashes were taking place,” asked Supriyo, who was himself present in Raniganj during the incident.
The BJP leader further claimed that no personnel of the state police force accompanied him when he visited the unrest-hit areas on Monday.
“Police were completely inactive. There was no response from the top level officials even after I made several phone calls to them. Such inactivity by the administration is allowing the anti-socials to resort to violence. Had I reached the spot before the clashes took place, then the entire responsibility would have been put on me and the BJP,” he alleged.
Holding the state administration responsible for letting such incidents take place, Supriyo said the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress was practising a “dangerous form of politics” to consolidate its votebank.
“I do not care if the troublemongers were from any particular community. More than anything, they were miscreants and Trinamool Congress supporters. Police allowed them to go on rampage before returning to their safe haven,” he said.
A clash broke out between two groups centering a Ram Navami procession in Raniganj on Monday. A person was allegedly hacked to death while the Deputy Commissioner of Police lost a hand after getting hit by a bomb.
Tension soared high as several shops and houses were vandalised and set ablaze. Police have arrested 19 people so far for fomenting trouble.
Heavy police force has been deployed and police pickets put up in the area since Monday evening to prevent any more untoward incidents. Police claimed the situation was under control.
–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.