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Thousands protest as Trump takes to Scotland’s golf course (Second Lead)
Glasgow, July 14 (IANS) Thousands of people took to the streets of Edinburgh on a second day of protests against US President Donald Trump who teed off on the fairways of his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland.
About 10,000 were expected at the demonstration in Scotland’s capital on Saturday. Trump, his wife Melania and their family were on a private visit at the resort in Ayrshire ahead of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday.
Protesters walked from the Scottish Parliament to the Meadows for a “carnival of resistance”. Hundreds more gathered as close as they were allowed at Trump’s Turnberry resort, where lines of police officers ringed the area, the BBC reported.
The US leader and his wife touched down at the Prestwick Airport at 10.10 p.m. on Friday after he completed his two-day working trip to the UK.
His trip to Scotland has been accompanied by a major security operation. Police snipers were positioned on tiers of temporary scaffolding overlooking the golf course, with a large number of other officers patrolling the grounds and surrounding area.
Just as Trump entered the resort on Friday evening, a paragliding protester breached a no-fly zone, coming close to the hotel. The aircraft held a banner reading: “Trump: well below par #resist”.
Police said that they were trying to trace the individual involved. The stunt was staged by Greenpeace and it later said it had alerted police to the protest minutes in advance.
The group’s spokesman Ben Stewart said: “Theresa May (Prime Minister) should not have dignified Trump with a visit to the UK. The vast majority of British people are appalled by his words and deeds. He is, simply, the worst President ever. That’s why we flew over him with a message branding him well below par.”
The Edinburgh event also featured the giant Trump Baby balloon, which was banned from both Turnberry and Holyrood. Thousands of people protested in London on Friday against Trump’s UK visit.
Protesters also filled George Square in Glasgow ahead of his arrival in Scotland.
Trump is not expected to meet First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who has been his vocal critic. Sturgeon was expected to lead thousands of marchers at the Pride Glasgow march.
Before Scotland, Trump met Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth II in the UK. Trump had said in London that a US-UK trade deal “will absolutely be possible”, hours after he told The Sun tabloid that May’s Brexit plan could kill the agreement.
Trump has often spoken of his love for Scotland and its people and had been a regular visitor to the country for many years, but this was his first trip since becoming President.
He will leave Scotland on Sunday from where he will travel to Finland to hold talks with the Russian President.
–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.