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Government indulging only in gimmicks: Congress
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday accused the Modi government of indulging in “gimmicks” by announcing the NDA MPs will not take salaries for 23 days the Parliament post-break Budget session was washed out.
The opposition party also claimed that the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill that the government wanted to bring in Parliament for approval was also a “gimmick”.
Congress spokesperson Raj Babbar said: “The government is misleading the country that the opposition did not let Parliament function for 23 days. They are indulging in gimmick after gimmick. They are now saying they will not draw salaries for 23 days.”
He alleged that it was a ploy to divert public attention.
The Congress leader said the opposition wanted Parliament to function normally to raise issues of public interst but the government had no such intentions.
Babbbar said: “They are blaming the opposition for not helping in bringing the anti-graft law and not letting the house function. The law is just a gimmick.”
He said his party had given notice in the beginning of the session to discuss issues pertaining to the country.
“The first issue is bank frauds involving diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. Modi had promised to bring back black money from abroad. The opposition wanted a discussion on this.
“The second issue is special status for Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister (Chandrababu Naidu) is in Delhi. Modi has cheated them politically,” Babbar said.
“There is a riot-like situation in the country on the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The government wants to weaken the law as they have given a statement in the court. As responsible opposition, we wanted a discusssion on these issues.”
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar on Thursday held the Congress as the “main culprit” for the washout of the second half of the Budget session and said it will hurt the opposition party badly in the Karnataka Assembly 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.