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BJP MLA ‘objectionable’ remark attracts Speaker’s action
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) After BJP MLA Om Prakash Sharma on Monday made an “objectionable” remark against AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan in the Delhi Assembly, Speaker Ram Niwas Goel referred the matter to the Privileges Committee of the House.
Goel’s action came after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators demanded action against the Viswas Nagar MLA’s remark which they called an “insult of the House”.
“The word used is objectionable. I am referring the matter to the Privileges Committee and order them to present a report as soon as possible,” Goel said.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also condemned Sharma’s language and said it cannot be tolerated in the House.
He said those in power at the Centre and in opposition in Delhi have a mentality of dividing the country.
“The country belongs to all and not just any one religion. This is not the question of an MLA in power or the opposition,” Sisodia said in the House.
Sharma was raising water and sewage issues in the assembly during a discussion on the problems faced by the public. During the speech, Sharma also attacked the Delhi government officers.
When Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA used objectionable language for an IAS officers, Khan interrupted him.
In reaction, Sharma asked Khan to “behave like humans” and used objectionable language for Khan as well.
Later, the Speaker expunged the word used by the Sharma from the House proceedings.
Demanding apology and action against Sharma, several AAP MLAs gathered near the Speaker’s podium.
Following rukus over the issue, Speaker adjorned the House for 30 minutes.
When the House sat again, Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha proposed to refere the matter of Sharma to the Privileges Committee.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also condemned the language used by Sharma.
“BJP wants to divide India into Hindu and Muslims. Pakistan also wants the same,” Kejriwal, who was not present in the House, said in a tweet in Hindi.
During the Budget Session of the Assembly in March, Sharma was suspended for the session for allegedly using derogatory language in the House.
–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.