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Trinamool to observe black day in West Bengal on Saturday, Sunday
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) The ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday said the party would observe “black day” for the next two days in protest against the “manhandling” and harassment” of a party delegation at Assam airport on Thursday.
Members of the delegation, who returned to the city on Friday morning, claimed they were treated like “infiltrators”.
The party delegation comprising six MPs, one West Bengal minister and one MLA was confined to a room at the Kumbhirgram airport in Silchar on Thursday on the ground that prohibitory orders under Section 144 were in force in Cachar district in Assam.
“We condemn the incident. Our delegation had gone to meet the common people. But they were not only detained in the airport but also heckled and harassed. We will observe black day during Saturday and Sunday across districts and blocks,” party’s Secretary General Partha Chatterjee said.
He said the exclusion of 40 lakh people from the list of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam was “politically motivated”.
“MPs are free to move, but they were not allowed to talk to the people. Had MPs been allowed to meet people, they could have got the opportunity to take stock of the situation and put across their suggestions to the Centre,” state Minister Firhad Hakim said at the Kolkata airport after returning from Assam.
Trinamool’s Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, who was part of the delegation, said: “They were manhandling us and women members of our delegation were physically assaulted. We were treated the same way as infiltrators are. We were pushed back.”
Roy also took exception to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement in the Lok Sabha on Friday that the delegation was detained at the airport to maintain law and order in the north-eastern state.
“How can six MPs, a minister and a MLA create trouble in a state?” Roy questioned.
Another member of the delegation Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, also a Lok Sabha member, alleged that democracy was “under threat.”
“We wonder whether rule of law exists in the country. It appears that an undeclared emergency is on,” she added.
–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.