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6 killed in MP as Dalit protesters turn violent (Night Lead)
Bhopal, April 2 (IANS) At least six persons were killed and many others injured while train services were affected on Delhi-Mumbai route as violence erupted at different places in Madhya Pradesh on Monday during protests by Dalits over a Supreme Court order.
Curfew was imposed in many parts of the state and Internet services suspended. The maximum violence was witnessed in Gwalior, Morena and Bhind.
Gwalior Collector Rahul Jain confirmed the death of two persons in Gwalior city and one in Dabra township. Jain said that all three deaths were due to clashes between protesters and police was not involved.
There was widespread vandalisation of vehicles and several incidents of arson in Gwalior and curfew has been imposed in three police station areas.
He said at least 65 persons have been injured in violence, including policemen, and the condition of a few injured is said to be serious.
Chambal zone’s Inspector General of Police Santosh Singh told IANS: “Two persons were killed in Bhind while one died in Morena. The cause of death was not known.”
The IGP said that curfew has been imposed in five localities of Bhind and Morena town and authorities are keeping an eye on the situation.
In Morena, protesters also blocked the rail tracks keeping the Chattisgarh Express stuck for several hours while traffic on the busy Delhi-Mumbai route was also affected.
Trains coming from Mumbai were stopped before Gwalior and trains coming from Delhi stopped before Agra and other places.
The state’s major cities like Bhopal and Indore witnessed violence, with trains stopped at many places.
In state capital Bhopal, a large number of protesters rallied at a crossroad, following which police baton-charged the protesters to disperse them but failed.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan appealed for calm.
“The Union government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court. Our government is committed to protecting the rights of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes. People should maintain peace,” Chouhan said.
The protests are part of a ‘Bharat bandh’ called by Dalit organisations against the Supreme Court’s March 20 order that diluted The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
–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.