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BJP holds civil disobedience demonstration in Bengal, clashes with police
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party activists on Wednesday held a ‘civil disobedience programme’ in West Bengal’s Howrah district to protest against the denial of permission to the party’s proposed Rath Yatra and accused the state government of “undemocratically impeding” their political programmes.
The saffron party activists later clashed with the local police when the latter denied permission for the meeting and tried to forcibly remove them from demonstrating by blocking roads.
“We know that the common people are inconvenienced due to our civil disobedience programme today. But our party is facing a bigger problem. In spite of being the biggest political party in the world, the BJP is barred from holding rallies and meetings in this state. That is why we are forced to hold such law violation programmes,” state BJP president Dilip Ghosh said while addressing the gathering.
“The Bengal government is forcing us to resort to such extremism. We are holding civil disobedience in all the districts to protest against this government’s role to suppress the voice of the BJP,” he said.
The BJP leader further alleged that while leaders from other states and neighbouring countries are permitted to hold public rallies in Bengal, the Mamata Banerjee government is deliberately stopping his party from doing the same and stressed such “duality” will not be allowed for long.
“All other political parties are allowed to hold meetings in the state. Even Muslim clerics from Bangladesh are allowed to hold meetings here. Leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi from Hyderabad were also allowed but not our leaders. There is neither any curfew in Bengal nor is the BJP a banned organisation, so why such things are happening?” he questioned.
BJP’s plea to hold the ‘Rath Yatra’, touted as the “save democracy rally”, was rejected by the Bengal Government last week, stating there was “grave apprehension of major breach of peace and communal violence during and in the aftermath” of the programme.
The matter is now sub judice in Calcutta High Court.
–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.