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Andhra CM foresees drastic changes after 2019 polls
Hyderabad, May 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the country’s political scene will witness drastic changes after the 2019 general elections.
A day after sharing dais with Congress President Rahul Gandhi and leaders of other non-BJP parties at the swearing-in of Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in Bengaluru, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo predicted that his party will play a key role in national politics.
Addressing ‘Mahanadu’ or the annual conclave of TDP’s Telangana unit, he recalled that TDP founder N.T. Rama Rao had formed the National Front and played a key role in the formation of the Third Front in 1996 and in making H.D. Deve Gowda the Prime Minister.
In an obvious reference to the initiative of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief and Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to float a Federal Front, Naidu said it was the TDP which formed a front against both the Congress and the BJP.
The TDP chief said he had clarified 20 years ago that he doesn’t need the Prime Minister’s post and claimed that he twice got the opportunity to become the Prime Minister but he declined.
“Serving people is more important than the Prime Minister’s post. I am still in politics to serve the people and not for posts. Serving the state’s people is my goal,” said Naidu, who recently completed 40 years in politics.
Naidu targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for meting out “injustice” to both Telugu states by not fulfilling the commitments made at the time of the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
He said the TDP quit the BJP-led NDA recently for its refusal to fulfil the commitment on special category status to Andhra Pradesh. He also reminded the central government about its commitments to set up a tribal university and a steel factory in Telangana.
Alleging that the BJP was hatching conspiracies against the TDP, Naidu said nobody could do any harm to the party as it enjoyed the backing of people.
Naidu said that he visited Karnataka for the sake of justice for Telangana. He vowed to continue a united fight with like-minded people to seek justice for the state.
Naidu, who served as the Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh for nine years, recalled the TDP’s role in the development of Hyderabad.
Claiming that the city once lacked even drinking water supply, he said if it now became a leading city it was because of TDP’s efforts.
He claimed that it was because of the efforts made during his rule that areas surrounding Hyderabad witnessed rapid development.
The TDP chief said that he built the Hitec City (information technology park) for the future of the young generation and founded Cyberabad. He said he visited different parts of the world to attract investment in Hyderabad.
–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.