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Shiv Sena Chief to Government: Tell us exactly when Ram temple construction will begin
Ayodhya, Nov 24 (IANS) In remarks aimed against his ruling BJP ally, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday demanded to know when “exactly” the construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya would begin, especially when BJP is in a majority at the Centre and was not bound by any coalition constraints.
“Mandir wahin baneyenge, par date nahin batayenge (they say the temple would be built there, but they won’t declare the date). First tell us when you will construct the temple. Then we will talk,” he was quoted as saying.
In the temple town on a two-day maiden visit, Thackeray, whose party’s alliance with the BJP has not been on an even keel for some months, took part in a function held to seek “blessings from the seers” and said the Ayodhya issue “cannot be delayed endlessly.”
Saying he was eager for ‘darshan’ of Ram Lalla on Sunday, he said the construction of the grand Ram temple was a “matter of faith which cannot be decided by courts”. He asked the Modi government to bring in a Bill in favour of the temple and pledged support to it.
He took a dig at Prime minister Modi’s “56 inch ka seena” (56-inch chest) and said this was useless if it did not have the power to construct a Ram temple. In an indirect reference to the BJP, he called its leaders ‘Kumbhkaran’ who were asleep for the last four years.
Thackeray along with his wife Rashmi and son Aditya arrived at the airport in a chartered plane. He was greeted by party workers with slogans ‘Jai Bhawani, Jai Shiva ji’.
He drove to a hotel from where he went to the Laxman Qila grounds where he took part in the event organized by his party.
He performed ‘puja’ along with his family there.
Security in Ayodhya has been tightened with heavy police deployment and the district administration has barricaded all prominent roads.
Prohibitory orders are in place but are ineffective as the roads are buzzing with people, mainly workers of the Shiv Sena, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
–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.