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Assam CM pitches for strong immigration policy
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday strongly pitched for a strong immigration policy in the country and rolling out of NRC updating process in all states for tackling the menace of rampant illegal migration.
He said National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a tool for making the distinction between a bona fide Indian citizen and a foreigner, said Sonowal while speaking at the seminar on the topic “NRC: Defending the Borders, Securing the Culture” organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini at the Constitution Club, New Delhi.
Highlighting the need for updating the NRC, Sonowal said large-scale migration into the state has threatened to alter the very identity of the Assamese community.
“During 1901 and 1971, Assam’s population increased from 32.90 lakh to 146 lakh, which is 343.77 per cent increase when the population of India had increased by only about 150 per cent. This is clearly the result of illegal migration,” he stated.
Asserting that infiltration cannot be allowed to go unchecked, the Chief Minister reiterated that the NRC process in Assam can be a model across the country for tackling the problem of illegal migration.
He said the Draft NRC has come out through a legal process and the State and Central Governments are doing their constitutional duties under directions of the Supreme Court.
He thanking the Prime Minister for according top priority to sealing the Indo-Bangla international border. Sonowal said that to plug vulnerable gaps along India’s borders, a ‘smart fence’ project has been rolled out in Assam on a riverine stretch with Bangladesh.
“The problem of illegal migration can be solved permanently once the border gets completely sealed,”he commented.
“It is also imperative to update the NRC in the rest of the country to ensure that immigrants in the state do not find shelter in any other part of India. Otherwise, the ongoing exercise in Assam will be futile,” he said.
Pointing out that Assam accounts for just a fraction of the total number of illegal immigrants in the country, Sonowal said that Census reports showed that population increase is far beyond the national average in some states of the country during last few decades.
“This explains the intensity of influx of illegal immigrants in the country where even the national capital city Delhi and other metropolitan cities have started experiencing its perils,” he remarked.
Allaying apprehensions and accusations that NRC is a politically motivated exercise against a particular section, Sonowal pointed towards peaceful environment in the state in the aftermath of draft NRC publication as a clear indication of people cutting across religious, linguistic divides extending full cooperation to publication of the draft.
He said Citizenship Rules provide that any person who is not satisfied with the outcome of claims and objections can appeal in the Foreigners’ Tribunal.
“There is no question of anyone being put in a detention centre after the publication of NRC, as rumoured by certain vested interest groups,” he said.
–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.
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