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LG, BJP synonymous, hampering growth of the poor, traders: Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the Central government and Lt Governor Anil Baijal for hampering the works done by his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in favour of the poor in the capital.
Addressing the Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal said that people voted BJP to power in the Centre and AAP in Delhi, hoping for change but were disappointed with the former.
“We planned a scheme to deliver ration to the people of Delhi at their door step but the LG disapproved of it.
“I and all these MLAs will visit the jhuggis in the city and tell people that we were bringing this system for you but the BJP didn’t let it happen,” he said.
Kejriwal said there was no difference between BJP and LG. “Call it LG or BJP — it’s the same thing”.
“There are 3,000 ration shops in the city — half of them are in the hands of BJP, other half with the Congress,” he said, alleging leaders of the two parties “benefit” from these ration shops.
“That is why there is an objection to the scheme by the BJP,” he said.
“We will tell the 70 lakh poor people in the city that you didn’t allow the scheme (to be launched). Not even one poor person will vote for you. The public will teach you lessons,” he added.
Kejriwal said four years after BJP’s rule in the Centre, people were complaining about the bank frauds, in which the scammers were “made to run away by the BJP-led central government”.
“People voted against the UPA regime hoping for a change but nothing happened. First demonetisation, then GST, then sealing — the BJP has made big attacks on the traders.”
He further said that the BJP government was adamant in not bringing an ordinance against sealing which, he said, was the “only solution to deal with it”.
“The Central government has made a joke of the country’s big institutions like RBI, CBI, RTI, Lokpal and Delhi Police.”
About his party’s government in the capital, he said people were saying that the system of education has been “revolutionised” under the rule of AAP.
He also said they were applauding the works done in the fields of health, electricity and water.
Noting that Delhi doesn’t have its own water and that it gets it from neighboring states, he said: “The BJP is indulging in dirty water politics.
“For three months, (BJP-ruled) Haryana was giving ammonia water. After that they started giving 70-80 MGD (million gallons per day) of water lesser (than before).”
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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.