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Weak-looking Parrikar addresses BJP meet via video

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Panaji, May 13 (IANS) A weak-looking Manohar Parrikar addressed a convention of BJP booth workers by video in which the Goa Chief Minister said he was looking forward to returning to the state in a few weeks.

Wearing a white shirt with his trademark spectacles dangling from the neck, Parrikar, who is currently taking treatment in the US, said for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be re-elected to power with a full majority at the Centre in 2019, it was imperative that Goa returns its two BJP MPs to the Lok Sabha.

“For the last two months on account of health and because I had to leave for abroad for treatment, I could not meet you.

“But because the treatment is working well, I hope that in the coming few weeks I will join you with more vigour,” Parrikar told the gathering chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah.

The Chief Minister is currently undergoing advanced treatment for pancreatic cancer in a New York hospital. He was shifted to the US in March, a month after he was first admitted to a Mumbai hospital for stomach pain, which was diagnosed as pancreatic cancer.

He said 2019 was a significant year in Indian politics and asked the party workers to work in full vigour to ensure a thorough win for the BJP.

“The coming year is very important because of the Lok Sabha election, which is likely to be held in April or May.

“And to ensure that the Modi government returns to power, we need to ensure that we need to win big victories in both Lok Sabha seats in Goa. I, therefore, exhort you all to start preparations right away,” Parrikar said.

This is the first time Parrikar has communicated with his party workers via video, the last time being when he was about to leave for the US for treatment in March this year.

Shah in his speech told party workers that he had spoken to Parrikar over telephone, shortly before he arrived at the venue and that he had sounded well and keen to return to state politics.

“I told Parrikar to get well and that the party will hold an even bigger meeting at a bigger venue to welcome him back to Goa.”

The BJP President also said that Parrikar was keen to know how the party had fared in Karnataka, which voted on Saturday.

“I said you worry about your health, BJP will form the government will full majority in Karnataka,” Shah said.

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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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