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CPI-M leader’s son involved in handing land for brewery: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (IANS) The Congress on Monday claimed that a top CPI-M leader’s son was involved in giving government land to a private group to start a brewery in Ernakulam. Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court was moved over grant of licences for three breweries and one distillery.
Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala flayed the Left Democratic Front government led by the CPI-M for what he called “violating all norms in giving licences to four companies to engage in liquor business”.
Public activist V. George moved the High Court and pleaded for its intervention, citing the manner in which the Pinarayi Vijayan government had issued licences to three breweries in Kannur, Palakkad and Ernakulam and a distillery in Thrissur.
“There has been a conspiracy at the highest level in the CPI-M to sanction these units. The role of a son of a top CPI-M leader in this case has also surfaced… in a matter of 48 hours, sanction of government land to the brewery was given,” Chennithala said and asked the media to probe who the CPI-M leader is.
He said he had met Governor P. Sathasivam and urged him to accord permission for registration of a case against those who violated rules to sanction these liquor units.
At Palakkad, angry Congress workers marched to the proposed brewery site and shouted slogans against alleged flouting of rules and claimed a large quantity of underground water will be drawn as raw material for the unit.
“Under no circumstances will we allow this unit to get functional as huge amount of water is required,” said V.K. Sreekantan, Palakkad District Congress President.
The Palakkad brewery site is located in V.S. Achuthanandan’s constituency and state Congress leaders asked the former Chief Minister to clear his stand on the matter.
Industries Minister E.P. Jayarajan said that no wrong was done in giving licences.
“Nothing wrong has been done and we will give more licences, if required,” Jayarajan told the media.
–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.