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Bengal Panchayat polls: HC declines CPI-M petition for online nominations
Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday declined CPI-M’s petition asking the State Election Commission (SEC) to accept nominations sent for the West Bengal Panchayat elections through e-mail, refusing to interfere in the case.
A single-judge bench of Justice Subrata Talukdar refused to pass any order on the petition as he did not wish to interfere in the panchayat election process and said such directions can be issued only in case of special circumstances, according to lawyers.
“The High Court said that the CPI-M’s petition could not be entertained. it has disposed off the petition. Also the court has expressed its anguish over so many cases being filed by different political parties on the issue of Panchayat election,” ruling Trinamool Congress’ counsel Kalyan Banerjee said outside the court.
The Communist Party of India-Marxist filed a writ petition before Justice Talukdar’s bench on Wednesday appealing it to direct the SEC to accept the online nomination forms as it did in the case of the nine prospective candidates in South 24 Pargana district’s Bhangar a day ago.
CPI-M counsel Bikash Bhattacharya argued that SEC should accept e-mailed nominations and said the Information Technology Act permitted submission of forms through e-mail.
However, the SEC opposed the petition in court stating that according to the West Bengal Panchayat Act 2003, nominations must be filed by a candidate or his proposer in person before the officer concerned.
The CPI-M, however, said it might move the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court with the same appeal as there should be no distinction in treating the voters or the prospective candidates in the election.
“The court today refused to interfere in the case but we might move the Divisional Bench on this issue as the SEC has already accepted the nominations of nine candidates submitted to it through Whatsapp. In that case, email submission of nomination papers should also be entertained. The SEC’s act should, in no way make the voters or the candidates feel that there is any disparity in the SEC’s behaviour,” said Bhattacharya.
–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.