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Adityanath must resign as CM: Congress

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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Stating that ‘Ravan raaj prevails in the state, the Congress on Wednesday demanded that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath must resign immediately for protecting Unnao BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and his accomplices for their alleged role in gangraping a 17-year-old girl and the custodial death of her father.

It also demanded that Jammu and Kashmir government order a CBI enquiry into the Kathua rape and murder case and thast the accused should be arrested soon.

“Beti Bachao” under Modi government should be renamed as ‘BJP se Beti Bachao’. Modiji’s (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) favourite slogan of ‘Bahut Hua Naari Par Vaar’ is now a cruel joke on the women of India,” said Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.

He said: “BJP which politically exploited Nirbhaya rape case is now outrightly brazening it out on the rape cases in Kathua and Unnao. It is squarely replicating the ‘Naliya Rape Model’ where BJP leaders drugged, raped and blackmailed the victim in a sex racket in Kutch, Gujarat.”

“There is no justice for women under Modi government’s watch. Be it Unnao or Kathua — both states are ruled by the BJP. The governments remain benefactor and protectors of those who are guilty. What happened in Unnao is shameful,” he added.

Surjewala said: “A hapless victim cried for justice before Adityanath and the UP government for virtually for 8 to 9 months. She had to take the extreme step of self-immolation before Chief Minister’s residence. Yet a cruel Adityanath government did not budge.

“It is so because the accused person is a crony BJP MLA who is protected by the Chief Minister. The father was persecuted. There are now audio tapes available where family of the BJP MLA is seen threatening the father and the family of the victim for withdrawing the rape case,” he added.

The leader said that instead of arresting the absconding MLA, BJP government proceeded to arrest the father of the victim by calling him a listed criminal.

“The BJP government has the audacity to file a report saying that no rape took place and that this was a family feud. This is the ‘Ravan raaj’ that prevails in Uttar Pradesh under the watch of Adityanath.

“If goondas are going to be protected in this fashion by the Chief Minister and BJP government, he has no right to continue as Chief Minister even for a minute and he must resign,” said Surjewala.

The Congress also pointed out that as far as women are concerned, Adityanath’s track record is rather dismal.

“Since he took over in UP, the number of rapes have gone up by 36 per cent. Incidents of rape between April 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 are almost 15,000. Total crime against women under Adiytanathji’s watch have gone up by 33 per cent in the state,” he added.

Surjewala said: “803 incidents of rape and 229 murders were reported in first two months of Adityanath’s tenure. We are dealing with a Chief Minister whose entire mindset is anti-women. We demand that the victim should be protected, compensated and all the accused named by her must be arrested.”

He said the family of victim of the Kathua rape and murder case must also be protected and provided all help possible.

“Why is the BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir shy of ordering a CBI enquiry and arresting those who are accused. Why are they trying to divert attention by complete diversionary tactics?” he asked.

Surjewala also asked: “Why is it that wherever BJP is in power, incidents of rape, molestation and attack against women are highest — be it Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan or Gujarat.

“Does that not tell us about a certain mindset that prevails in the minds of BJP leadership in these states and also at the centre?” he added.

–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

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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.

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