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Will provide stable government for next 5 years: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, June 6 (IANS) Allaying fears over the survival of the JD-S-Congress coalition ministry, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said the alliance partners would provide a stable government for the next five years.
“I would like to tell the sceptics that we will provide a stable and efficient government, which will last its full five-year term. Let there be no uncertainty about it,” he told reporters after chairing the first meeting of the expanded cabinet here.
Miffed over media reports on the longevity of the government due to delay in cabinet expansion and allocation of portfolios, Kumaraswamy said as the May 12 election threw up a hung Assembly, the alliance partners had to form the government after the three-day BJP government fell for want of numbers on May 19.
“Forming a coalition government and selecting legislators for the ministry take time as we have to do justice to all the stakeholders and in sharing the cabinet posts as alliance partners,” he said.
Seeking a breathing time to settle down and get the official machinery cracking, the Chief Minister said he and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara have been working overtime from the day they assumed office on May 23 to address governance issues.
“I have already directed officials to attend the problems related to potholes in Bengaluru and relief works in rain-hit districts across the state,” said Kumaraswamy.
Endorsing Kumaraswamy’s views, Parameshwara said the coalition government would be responsible and accountable to the people in delivering the services.
“There is no confusion or uncertainty about the function of the government. The Chief Minister will allot the portfolios for all the ministers, including me, in a day or two and everybody will start working hard,” he said.
Admitting that there was disgruntlement in some of the legislators left out of the cabinet expansion, Parameshwara, who is also the Congress’ state unit President, said their concerns would be addressed and given opportunity to serve in other ways.
“Though there are five-six cabinet berths vacant to be filled by our party, the Congress has just 22 posts for its legislators, including me, as the state cabinet can have only 34 ministers, with 12 from the JD-S, including its Chief Minister,” clarified Parameshwara.
The Congress and JD-S are hoping to quell the brewing dissidence in both the parties by assuring their legislators of making them chairmen of the various statutory boards and corporations with cabinet rank.
–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.