Top News
Rahul failed leader, Congress impeachment to end with Karnataka results: BJP
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Dubbing Congress President Rahul Gandhi a “failed leader”, the BJP on Monday said that the “impeachment” of the opposition party began with the 2014 elections and will end with the Karnataka Assembly elections.
The ruling party also said that the BJP-Congress fight was all about “democracy vs dynasty” and that in the end democracy will triumph and the dynasty fail.
“It is time to impeach the Congress… the people started the impeachment process against the Congress in 2014 (general elections) which will be completed with the Karnataka results,” Bharatiya Janata Party Spokesperson Sambit Patra told the media here.
Patra’s remarks came on a day Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu rejected the impeachment motion submitted by 64 Rajya Sabha MPs for the removal of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.
Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP while addressing a gathering at the party’s “Save the Constitution” campaign held at the Talkatora Stadium.
As for Rahul Gandhi blaming the Modi government for “crushing” and “suppressing” the Supreme Court and asserting that his party will not allow the derailment of institutions created by the Constitution, Patra said: “Rahul Gandhi is a failed politician. He cannot convince the country’s people about his politics. That is why he has stooped to undermining national institutions in desperation.”
“Rahul Gandhi’s anger and frustration is because he realises that dynasty is on its way out. The Congress does not believe in any constitutional provisions. They (Congress leaders) have not spared any institution. They do not trust any constitutional institution,” he said.
Referring to the Supreme Court observation while dealing with the demand for a SIT probe into CBI court Judge B.H. Loya’s death, the BJP leader said: “The apex court said do not drag your political battle into the court. Fight it within people’s court. Rahul ji, you are a failed leader because you cannot fight political battles on the streets. You cannot convince the people. That is why you are pointing fingers towards institutions. This fight is of democracy vs dynasty. Remember, democracy always wins.”
Patra also claimed that the Gandhi-Nehru family always harboured a sense of entitlement.
As for the Congress “Save the Constitution” campaign, he said: “It (campaign) was not to save the Constitution and democracy but to save Rahul’s career. There is a sense of no confidence against Rahul even within the Congress.”
Taking a dig at the Congress chief’s remarks on getting an opportunity to speak on the Rafale fighter jets deal in Parliament, Patra said: “Someone who can’t write two lines without looking at the mobile phone wants to speak for 15 minutes. Why didn’t he speak today? The whole media was there to listen. Don’t threaten us and don’t try to confuse the people.”
He also sought Rahul Gandhi’s apology for “denigrating” the contribution of B.R. Ambedkar in the making of independent India’s Constitution.
–IANS
bns/tsb/bg
Top News
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.