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Former CPI-M MP injured in clash over nominations for rural polls
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) A former CPI-M MP was injured as fresh clashes were reported between West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition parties across districts on Thursday during filing of nominations for next month’s Panchayat (rural body) polls.
Former Lok Sabha member Ram Chandra Dome was attacked allegedly by Trinamool activists when he was leading a procession of party candidates on the way to filing nominations in Nalhati of Birbhum district.
However, the Trinamoool denied the allegations and accused the Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-M) of efforts to disturb peace by bringing out rallies where participants carried bows and arrows.
In the footage broadcast by television channels, some of the participants in the procession led by Dome were seen carrying bows and arrows as they marched to the local administrative office to file their nominations.
In a tweet, CPI-M’s State Secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra said: “Central committee member of our party and former MP Ramchandra Dome was brutally attacked by TMC hoodlums. Left activists have resisted the attack and have entered the office to submit nomination in Nalhati, Birbhum.
“It is no more capturing polling booths, WB Panchayat election starts with capturing the BDOs & SDOs’ offices. Statewide attack on opposition not to allow filing nomination.”
He called upon the people to “protest and resist” everywhere.
Taking a swipe at Trinamool Birbhum district’s President Anubrata Mondal, Dome – his head bandaged – said: “Trinamool imported the politics with arms and ammunition at Nalhati and they have planned to expand the Anubrata-model here at Nalhati… The attack was organised by the Trinamool backed hooligans.”
Asked about the processionists carrying bows and arrows, Dome said: “It is the tradition of adivasis (tribals) here.”
State Minister and Trinamool’s Secretary General Partha Chatterjee said: “In various districts, some people carrying arms and CPI-M flags were trying to destabilise peace.”
Additional Director General (Law and Order) of state police Anuj Sharma said: “There was no need to carry bow and arrows while filing nominations. And carrying arms in such political processions is not part of any tradition. We are looking into what kind of legal action can be taken regarding this incident.”
Elsewhere, there were reports of a clash between Trinamool and Congress workers at Hariharpara of Murshidabad district.
The BJP state unit has already approached the Supreme Court seeking its intervention for protection of its candidates so that they can file their nomination papers for the three-phase polls on May 1, 3 and 5.
On the other hand, state Congress president Adhir Chowdhury has moved the Calcutta High Court seeking deployment of central forces for the polls.
–IANS
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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.