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Rahul Gandhi taunts: ‘how are all Modi-Modi?’
Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 24 (IANS) In a taunt at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asked: “how are all Modi-Modi,” as he mentioned names of fugitive economic offenders Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi.
Addressing a gathering in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi also attacked Modi on petrol and LPG price hike in the recent past.
“Tell me how there are Narendra Modi, Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi in the country? How are all Modi-Modi,” Rahul said.
“Modi, who claims himself as chowkidar (watchman) refers to common people as ‘mitron’ (friends) but he called Nirav Modi and other fugitives as ‘bhai’ (brother).”
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Prime Minister is providing benefit to a few industrialists.
“The oil prices are dropping all over the world. During UPA’s tenure, the price of petrol was 140 rupees per barrel (international market). Now the petrol price has been dropped to half. Currently, it is 70 rupees per barrel,” Rahul said.
Whenever youths of Madhya Pradesh fill the tank of their vehicles, the money of the petrol went to the pockets of fugitives including Nirav Modi, the Congress chief said.
He faulted Modi for going back on his promise to provide LPG to each woman of the country. The value of LPG has reached double its price, he said.
Attacking Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on filing a defamation case against him after he mistakenly named Chouhan’s son in the Panama paper issue, Congress President asked: “I have a question for Shivraj Singh Chouhan. When I spoke about Vyapam scam, e-tendering, dumper scam and illegal mining cases and named your wife and son’s involvement in these matters, why didn’t you file defamation cases against me?”
“It seems that there is something truth in them.”
Admitting his mistake, Rahul Gandhi said that instead of Raman Singh’s son, he named Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son in the Panama paper matter.
He alleged that BJP Chief Ministers in every state were involved in corruption. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s son has taken money from the fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi while Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh’s son name has surfaced in the Panama Papers, Rahul Gandhi said.
He claimed that the government waived loans amounting to Rs 3 lakh crore of 15 industrialists but did not give any such relief to the farmers.
The Congress president attacked BJP for ordering firing on farmers in Mandsaur and said that farmers are paying insurance money but all the benefit has goes to insurance companies.
He reiterated that Congress, if elected, would waive all farm loans within 10 days of coming to power.
–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.