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Delhi Assembly session extended, Speaker asks officials to furnish replies
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Speaker Ram Niwas Goel on Thursday extended till Monday the Delhi Assembly session and directed senior officers to furnish replies to written questions from MLAs now on June 11, saying he is “feeling helpless” sitting in the chair.
Goel directed the Principal Secretaries of Education, Revenue and Power departments to provide on Monday the answers to three written questions submitted on Wednesday by MLAs.
He also warned the officers of strict action if they failed to do as directed.
The three Principal Secretaries were present in the House on Thursday, as directed by the Speaker on Wednesday. Goel had earlier asked them to provide answers on Thursday.
“I am feeling very helpless sitting in this chair. I have been part of this Assembly before also, but haven’t seen such a thing ever. The Ministers are asking for answers and even then they are not getting the replies.
“On Monday, the answers should be given to the House. If the answers are not given, I will take strict action against officials as per the rules,” he said.
The three-day Assembly session started on Wednesday and was earlier scheduled to conclude on Friday.
As the Assembly proceedings began, MLAs complained that officers had not been provided proper answers to their questions.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the Centre, with the help of these officers, was “trying to weaken the democratic system”.
Calling Education a transfer subject, Sisodia said: “It is being done to imply dictatorship in the country. The Centre is misusing institutions. What are they trying to hide by not providing the answers?”
He said that questions on similar issues were asked before also. “Is there a new Constitution in the country now?”
It is not the first time that Delhi officers have refused to give written answers to Assembly questions.
During the Assembly’s Budget session in March, the Speaker had said that the Lt Governor had informed that the presiding officer could not accept any questions on reserved subjects like land, law and services.
One of the questions for which written answer was not provided pertained to vacant posts in the Education Department.
The appointment of officers comes under the ambit of Services Department, which is a reserved subject.
–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.