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Congress stopping him from hailing ‘Bharat Mata’: Modi (Lead)
Sikar, Dec 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that the Congress party is trying to stop him from raising “Bharat Mata ki jai’ slogan in election rallies.
Addressing a rally here, Modi said the Congress party’s “naamdar” (an allusion to Congress President Rahul Gandhi) has issued a “fatwa” against him to stop him from saying “Bharat Mata ki jai”.
Modi raised the slogans multiple times before he began his speech.
“Who are they (Congress) to stop the youth of this country from hailing Bharat Mata? Soldiers did surgical strikes (across LoC) saying Bharat Mata ki jai. How dare naamdar stops me from uttering it?” Modi said.
Earlier, addressing an election rally at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, Gandhi said Modi shouts “Bharat Mata ki jai” in every rally but it sounds “hollow” coming from him.
He said Modi does not talk about the issues of farmers, women and youth — who comprise “Bharat Mata” – and only raises slogans.
At Sikar, Modi commented on the ongoing leadership rift in the Congress state unit and said that the party is “dreaming” to win Rajasthan considering it to be a swing state.
“When a mediaperson asked Ashok Gehlot as to who would be the Chief Minister if Congress comes to power, he said ‘Kaun banega crorepati’. Do you dream of becoming a crorepati on getting the chief ministership? This shows their real intentions,” Modi said.
He further claimed that Congress has been insulting soldiers by asking for proof of the surgical strike.
“The Congress party has humiliated the jawans of this country. Soon after the success of surgical strikes, when the nation was rejoicing, there was a mourning inside the Congress headquarters. While Pakistan came to know of the surgical strikes, those who gave birth to Pakistan failed to believe this accomplishment,” he added.
Speaking on One Rank, One pension (OROP) he said the kin of soldiers were demanding OROP for the last 40 years, but no one lent an ear to their demands.
“It was only after our government came to power that we disbursed Rs 600 crore for resolving the OROP issue,” he said.
Modi also slammed the Congress on its claims on farm loan waivers.
He expressed his annoyance with a Congress veteran allegedly comparing the Army chief with a “sadak chhaap goonda” (a goon).
He lauded Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s efforts for improving the sex ratio in Sikar and Jhunjhunu.
–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.