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Congress slams Raje government over ‘electoral bribery’
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Congress on Wednesday slammed Vasundhara Raje-led government in Rajasthan for being thick-skinned and alleged that distribution of mobile phones just before the assembly elections in the state is “collective bribery of monumental proportions”.
It said BJP was insulting the legacy of the Great Treasurer of Mewar – Maharana Pratap’s close aide Bhamashahji – by offering an ‘electoral bribery’ through mobile phones and hurting the state’s treasury.
The party may approach Election Commission with a complaint on the issue.
“The High Court’s scathing indictment of Raje government exposes how BJP is plundering people’s money for petty political benefits,” said Congress spoesperson Abhishek Manu singhvi.
“Rajasthan government is using people’s money from the state treasury for self-promotion. The HC has now effectively banned any government functions during BJP’s Gaurav Yatra,” he added.
The leader further said it was widely reported how BJP used people’s money to further its political goals by spending Rs. 1 crore on Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s Gaurav Yatra from August 4 to 10, in the Udaipur division.
“Weeks before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is supposed to be in place and when it is absolutely sure that BJP government would be rejected in the forthcoming elections, the BJP is using public money to ‘collectively bribe’ the people of Rajasthan,” said Singhvi.
“It is offering mobile phones as an ‘electoral lollipop’ at the cost of tax payers’ money to garner votes. Spending people’s money to offer electoral bribe is an offence,” he added.
It has been announced that Rajasthan government will provide free smartphone with Internet connectivity under the Bhamashah Digital Parivar Yojana to families covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in the state.
“As per government records, 1.64 crore families with 6.08 crore members are enrolled with Bhamashah scheme. Of these, 1.03 crore families are entitled to receive benefits under the NFSA,” said Singhvi.
“People of Rajasthan will not be lured by these electoral lollipops, they have already made up their mind to overthrow the corrupt and inefficient BJP regime,” he 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.