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Congress again accuses Goyal of hiding asset information
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Congress on Monday continued to attack Union Minister Piyush Goyal over his sale of shares in a privately-held company at nearly 1,000 times the face value, asking why did it not reflect in his asset declaration.
Citing a news website’s report, the Congress on Sunday said Goyal and his wife sold the entire stocks of Flashnet Info Solutions (India) to Piramal Estates for an “astronomical price” of Rs 9,586 per share totalling Rs 48 crore, or 1,000 times the book value.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) replied by saying Flashnet shares were sold in July 2014 before the declaration of assets and liabilities was submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on July 25, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera told the media here, but added that company’s Directors’ Report 2015 states September 29, 2014 as the date of sale of 27,010 shares by Goyal and 23,010 by his wife Seema Goyal.
Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress spokesperson said as more questions emerge, “Modiji scurries for cover behind fake aggression and innuendo”.
Khera accused the BJP of changing its stand in relation to its earlier accusation concerning Shirdi Industries.
He said a BJP press release dated April 4 said issues after 2010 in Shirdi Industries have nothing to do with Goyal as he has no role in the company after July 1, 2010 and in its April 28 release, it said some shares held in that company as an investment were sold in December 2013.
The declaration made by Goyal for 2014, dated July 24, mentions Rs 101,300 as the total value of “unquoted securities (book value)” and his declaration of assets with the PMO dated March 31, 2015, by which time he had sold his shares in Flashnet, mentions the exact same sum — Rs 101,300, said the Congress spokesman.
“If the shares were sold on September 29, 2014, why is there no change in the holding value of shares in Goyal’s asset declaration prior to sale and post sale?”
Khera also asked who were the consultants in the service of the company until March 31, 2014 apart from Goyal.
“How was Flashnet with a net worth of Rs 12.50 crore as on March 31, 2014 valued at Rs 50 crore within a few months? Why is Goyal shying from making the valuation report of Flashnet public?”
The BJP has termed the Congress’ allegations “baseless, malicious and incorrect” while the Piramal Group had also denied the charges.
–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.